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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Rats.
(c) Birds.
(d) Horses.

2. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?
(a) Cobalt.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Atom.
(d) Marigold.

3. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?
(a) Ride a horse backwards.
(b) Set off firecrackers.
(c) Smoke cigarettes.
(d) Boat without a life jacket.

4. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Nursing.
(c) Real estate.
(d) Teaching

5. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?
(a) She is a pretty girl.
(b) She is a mean girl.
(c) She is a sweet girl.
(d) She is not a pretty girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?

2. Who talks about opening a tea shop?

3. Which of the following statements best describes Ruth's performance in school, according to Beatrice?

4. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?

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

(see the answer key)

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