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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Thrombosis.
(c) Acne.
(d) Ringworm.

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

3. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To be sure that she was taken care of.
(b) To get her out of the house.
(c) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(d) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.

4. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) Dr. Berg, the school psychologist.
(b) Dr. Berg, Nanny's physician.
(c) Dr. Berg, the school principal.
(d) Dr. Berg, Beatrice's psychologist.

5. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?
(a) Cough syrup.
(b) Soda.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Iced tea..

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

2. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?

3. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?

4. Ruth has one of the following problems:

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

(see the answer key)

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