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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?
(a) Ruth exclaims that Nanny has collapsed in her bedroom.
(b) Ruth exclaims that Tillie made a huge fool of herself in the school cafeteria.
(c) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been expelled from school.
(d) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been selected as a finalist in the science fair.

2. What is the name of the lipstick that Ruth borrows from Beatrice?
(a) Drop Dead Diva.
(b) Daisy Lips.
(c) Drama Queen.
(d) Devil's Kiss.

3. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?
(a) Overalls.
(b) A lovely gown with jewels all over it.
(c) A swimsuit.
(d) Equestrian clothing.

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

5. Who talks about opening a tea shop?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Beatrice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Tillie's speeches in Act 1?

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

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

4. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?

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

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