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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?
(a) A person whistling.
(b) A dog barking.
(c) Crashes of thunder.
(d) An ambulance siren.

2. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.
(b) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.
(c) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(d) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.

3. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:
(a) A saint.
(b) A model citizen.
(c) A zombie.
(d) A criminal.

4. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.
(b) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(c) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.
(d) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.

5. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?

2. What does Beatrice do in the first act to distract Ruth and avoid being upset?

3. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?

4. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

5. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?

(see the answer key)

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