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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Beatrice recalls her childhood to Ruth, she says ...
(a) "I had more nerve than a bear."
(b) "I spent all of my time with my mother."
(c) I was a shy as a church mouse."
(d) "I hated my father."

3. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:
(a) "Apples! Pears! Cu ... cumbers!"
(b) " Radium! Chloroform! Urani ... um!"
(c) "Horses! Rats! Rab ... bits!"
(d) "Marigolds! Sunflowers! Chrysanthe ... mums!"

4. What beverage does Beatrice prepare for Nanny?
(a) Whiskey and water.
(b) A chocolate milkshake.
(c) Coffee with cream.
(d) Hot water and honey.

5. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
(a) Her sister needed her.
(b) Her lipstick had rubbed off.
(c) Her skull was growing.
(d) Her legs hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?

2. What is one of the "exciting duties" that Beatrice says she would like Tillie to perform?

3. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?

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

5. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?

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