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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject of Tillie's speeches in Act 1?
(a) Atoms.
(b) Animals.
(c) Pop music.
(d) Flowers.

2. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?
(a) To discuss Nanny's health with a physician.
(b) To enroll in a real estate course.
(c) To order marigold seeds.
(d) To express her concern about the marigold seeds her daughter Tillie brought home from school.

3. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of an atom.
(b) A model of a house.
(c) A model of a swimming pool.
(d) A model of a vegetable farm.

4. What object does Beatrice forget to provide to Nanny?
(a) A spoon.
(b) A shovel.
(c) A handbag.
(d) A pair of eyeglasses.

5. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?
(a) A pep rally.
(b) A school play.
(c) A science assembly.
(d) A soccer game.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?

2. Which word does the playwright use to describe Beatrice's tone when speaking to Nanny?

3. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?

4. Which statements does Beatrice NOT make about Tillie?

5. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?

(see the answer key)

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