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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beatrice's recurring nightmare end?
(a) She waters a pot of marigolds.
(b) She sees her father and her heart stands still.
(c) She sees a rat and screams.
(d) She shoots the horses.

2. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(b) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(c) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."
(d) "You deserve a great big hug!"

3. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?
(a) Miss Hanley.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Tillie.

4. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A concentration camp.
(b) A three-ring circus.
(c) A nursing home.
(d) A family farm.

5. Tillie is engaged in the following activity while her mother reads the newspaper:
(a) Applying lipstick.
(b) Feeding Nanny her breakfast.
(c) Planting marigolds.
(d) Grooming a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?

2. Which statements does Beatrice NOT make about Tillie?

3. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:

4. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?

5. Who is the first character introduced in the play?

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