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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?
(a) A school gymnasium.
(b) A dark room of wood.
(c) A field of marigolds.
(d) A swimming pool.

2. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(b) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.
(c) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.
(d) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.

3. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Tillie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?

2. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?

3. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?

4. What substance does Nanny spill?

5. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?

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