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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice say she is going to do to Tillie's pet?
(a) Put lipstick on it.
(b) Dress it up in baby clothes.
(c) Chloroform it.
(d) Put it on a leash and take it for a walk.

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 hated my father."
(d) I was a shy as a church mouse."

3. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?
(a) Teenage drinking.
(b) Sports.
(c) Elder abuse.
(d) Real estate listings.

4. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Suitcases.
(c) Dishes.
(d) Cell phones.

5. Who is Mr. Mayo?
(a) Nanny's late husband.
(b) Beatrice's father.
(c) Ruth's gym teacher.
(d) A former boarder who lived with Beatrice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?

2. Who talks about opening a tea shop?

3. What object does Beatrice forget to provide to Nanny?

4. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?

5. What is Beatrice's last name?

(see the answer key)

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