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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Miss Torgersen.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

2. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
(a) "I've come up with zero."
(b) "I want to go back to school, earn a degree and buy us a new home."
(c) "I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life."
(d) "I need to quit drinking and smoking."

3. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?
(a) She fears that Tillie and Ruth will never forgive her.
(b) She fears that there is nothing left for her in life.
(c) She fears that Nanny will pour a pot of boiling water on her head.
(d) She fears she will never get over her fear of rats.

4. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what beverage is Nanny drinking?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Iced tea.
(c) Beer.
(d) Water.

5. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?
(a) Overalls.
(b) A swimsuit.
(c) Equestrian clothing.
(d) A lovely gown with jewels all over it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:

2. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?

3. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?

4. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?

5. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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