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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 the family's electricity was shut off because Beatrice had not paid the bill.
(b) It reminds her of the time when a rat was lurking under the staircase.
(c) It reminds her of the time when she and Tillie told ghost stories during a camping trip.
(d) It reminds her of the time when she heard a man die in her home.
2. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:
(a) Pride and enthusiasm.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Scorn and disrespect.
(d) Jealousy and anger.
3. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Miss Hanley.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Tillie.
4. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?
(a) At first she cowers, then she confronts Beatrice.
(b) She slaps Beatrice in the face.
(c) She runs out of the room, shouting that she will never forgive Beatrice.
(d) She shrugs at Beatrice, then laughs.
5. What does Beatrice do in the first act to distract Ruth and avoid being upset?
(a) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when she stole a wagon from her father.
(b) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when her father taught her how to drive a car.
(c) Beatrice tells the story of when she and Nanny stole a rabbit from a pet shop.
(d) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when she planted her first marigold garden.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?
2. What is the substance that Beatrice keeps in a small bottle in a chest of drawers?
3. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
4. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?
5. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?
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