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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?
(a) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been expelled from school.
(b) Ruth exclaims that Nanny has collapsed in her bedroom.
(c) Ruth exclaims that Tillie made a huge fool of herself in the school cafeteria.
(d) Ruth exclaims that Tillie has been selected as a finalist in the science fair.

2. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:
(a) Nanny.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mr. Goodman.
(d) Dr. Berg.

3. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:
(a) " Radium! Chloroform! Urani ... um!"
(b) "Horses! Rats! Rab ... bits!"
(c) "Apples! Pears! Cu ... cumbers!"
(d) "Marigolds! Sunflowers! Chrysanthe ... mums!"

4. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Water.
(b) Iced tea.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Lemonade.

5. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(b) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."
(c) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(d) "You deserve a great big hug!"

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

2. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?

3. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?

4. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?

5. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?

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