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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 "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Cobalt.
(c) Marigold.
(d) Atom.

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

3. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?
(a) Her sister's test scores.
(b) Her attendance record.
(c) Her history file.
(d) Her report card.

4. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?
(a) A scientist who invented growth hormones for marigolds.
(b) A man who lived with Beatrice and had worms in his legs.
(c) A teacher who inspired Tillie to study horticulture.
(d) A horse jockey who died in an accident on the track.

5. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?
(a) Tillie's unkempt appearance .
(b) Tillie's complete lack of athletic ability.
(c) Tillie's poor performance in her vocal solo.
(d) Tillie's shouting match with a classmate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ruth upset at first when she sees the flashlight?

2. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?

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

4. Ruth has one of the following problems:

5. What does Beatrice hold over Nanny's head?

(see the answer key)

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