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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?
(a) A pep rally.
(b) A soccer game.
(c) A science assembly.
(d) A school play.

2. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Janice Vickery.

3. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?
(a) To order marigold seeds.
(b) To discuss Nanny's health with a physician.
(c) To enroll in a real estate course.
(d) To express her concern about the marigold seeds her daughter Tillie brought home from school.

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

5. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.
(b) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(c) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.
(d) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?

2. What is Beatrice's last name?

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

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

5. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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