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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Scones.
(c) Cheesecake.
(d) Brownies.

2. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
(a) A carton of cigarettes.
(b) A box of marigold plants.
(c) A report card.
(d) A hamster in a cage.

3. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:
(a) A criminal.
(b) A zombie.
(c) A model citizen.
(d) A saint.

4. Ruth has one of the following problems:
(a) She has severe leg pain.
(b) She has an eating disorder.
(c) She has frequent nightmares.
(d) She is unable to read.

5. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(b) To be sure that she was taken care of.
(c) To get her out of the house.
(d) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the "exciting duties" that Beatrice says she would like Tillie to perform?

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

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

4. Tillie makes the following announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1:

5. Where does Tillie go immediately after the scream is heard in Act 1?

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