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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tillie go immediately after the scream is heard in Act 1?
(a) To the barn.
(b) To Tillie's room.
(c) To Nanny's room.
(d) To Beatrice's room.

2. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?
(a) She runs out of the room, shouting that she will never forgive Beatrice.
(b) She slaps Beatrice in the face.
(c) She shrugs at Beatrice, then laughs.
(d) At first she cowers, then she confronts Beatrice.

3. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?
(a) A man who lived with Beatrice and had worms in his legs.
(b) A horse jockey who died in an accident on the track.
(c) A teacher who inspired Tillie to study horticulture.
(d) A scientist who invented growth hormones for marigolds.

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

5. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?
(a) "That doesn't sound like a walk in the park."
(b) "That is the scariest dream I've ever heard."
(c) "That doesn't sound like a nightmare to me."
(d) "That is the funniest nightmare I've ever heard."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:

3. How does Beatrice's recurring nightmare end?

4. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?

5. What is the substance that Beatrice keeps in a small bottle in a chest of drawers?

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