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

2. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Cough syrup.
(c) Iced tea..
(d) Soda.

3. What is the name of the lipstick that Ruth borrows from Beatrice?
(a) Devil's Kiss.
(b) Drama Queen.
(c) Drop Dead Diva.
(d) Daisy Lips.

4. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?
(a) Nanny is a boarder whom Beatrice cares for.
(b) Nanny is the live-in maid.
(c) Nanny is Beatrice's mother.
(d) Nanny is Beatrice's mother-in-law.

5. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?
(a) Her history file.
(b) Her report card.
(c) Her sister's test scores.
(d) Her attendance record.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?

2. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?

3. Ruth asks Beatrice to tell her a story, but requests that she leave out one part. What is the part of the story that she does not want to hear about?

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

5. Which statements does Beatrice NOT make about Tillie?

(see the answer key)

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