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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ruth upset at first when she sees the flashlight?
(a) It reminds her of the time when she and Tillie told ghost stories during a camping trip.
(b) It reminds her of the time when a rat was lurking under the staircase.
(c) It reminds her of the time when she heard a man die in her home.
(d) It reminds her of the time when the family's electricity was shut off because Beatrice had not paid the bill.

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

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

4. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?
(a) He made up for all the other men in the world.
(b) He grew prize-winning marigolds.
(c) He was cruel and abusive.
(d) He smoked like a chimney.

5. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Planting marigolds.
(b) A little housecleaning.
(c) Assisting Ruth with her homework.
(d) Cooking dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?

2. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?

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

4. Tillie makes the following announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1:

5. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?

(see the answer key)

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