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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tillie makes the following announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1:
(a) "Mother, they want me to do something at school."
(b) "Mother, Nanny is choking."
(c) "Mother, I sprained my ankle in gym today."
(d) "Mother, I am dropping out of school."

2. What is the name of the lipstick that Ruth borrows from Beatrice?
(a) Daisy Lips.
(b) Drama Queen.
(c) Drop Dead Diva.
(d) Devil's Kiss.

3. Which word does the playwright use to describe Beatrice's tone when speaking to Nanny?
(a) Devilish.
(b) Motherly.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Saccharine.

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

5. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?
(a) A bathing suit.
(b) An evening gown.
(c) Jean overalls.
(d) A bathrobe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What substance does Nanny spill?

2. What does Beatrice ask Tillie to get rid of in the final scene in Act 1?

3. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?

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

5. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

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