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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of a house.
(b) A model of a vegetable farm.
(c) A model of a swimming pool.
(d) A model of an atom.

2. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?
(a) A horse.
(b) A ferret.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A puppy.

3. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Nanny.

4. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:
(a) A saint.
(b) A zombie.
(c) A criminal.
(d) A model citizen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Beatrice do in the first act to distract Ruth and avoid being upset?

3. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?

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

5. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?

(see the answer key)

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