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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 setting of the play in the opening act?
(a) A dark room of wood.
(b) A swimming pool.
(c) A school gymnasium.
(d) A field of marigolds.

2. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:
(a) Fear and loathing.
(b) Scorn and disrespect.
(c) Pride and enthusiasm.
(d) Jealousy and anger.

3. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
(a) A report card.
(b) A hamster in a cage.
(c) A carton of cigarettes.
(d) A box of marigold plants.

4. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:
(a) Ruth.
(b) Dr. Berg.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

5. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Horses.
(c) Birds.
(d) Rats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?

2. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?

3. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?

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

5. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?

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