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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A three-ring circus.
(b) A family farm.
(c) A concentration camp.
(d) A nursing home.

2. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?
(a) Tillie's complete lack of athletic ability.
(b) Tillie's shouting match with a classmate.
(c) Tillie's poor performance in her vocal solo.
(d) Tillie's unkempt appearance .

3. Who is the first character introduced in the play?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Mr. Goodman.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Janice Vickery.

4. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Mr. Goodman.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Miss Torgersen.

5. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?
(a) A horse.
(b) A ferret.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?

2. Which word does the playwright use to describe Beatrice's tone when speaking to Nanny?

3. How does Beatrice's recurring nightmare end?

4. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?

5. This character states: "You're looking at the original half-life!"

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