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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of a swimming pool.
(b) A model of a house.
(c) A model of an atom.
(d) A model of a vegetable farm.

3. During the final portion of Tillie's science presentation, what special effect is used?
(a) Beatrice's voice is intertwined with Tillie's as the sound of horses trotting can be heard in the background.
(b) Her voice is distorted and she sounds like an old woman.
(c) Part of her speech is reverberated electronically and deep pulses of music are added as the light focuses on Tillie's face.
(d) The sound of cats meowing is heard over the sound system, followed by the ringing of bells.

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

5. Ruth states that if anybody stuck Peter in a pot of boiling water, she would ...
(a) Kill them.
(b) Make rabbit stew.
(c) Give them $20.
(d) Report them to the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character stays home to care for Nanny during the science fair?

2. What does Zindel state about Ruth's appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?

4. Per Zindel's stage directions, the spotlight "clings" to which character at the end of Act 2?

5. What happens to Tillie's pet in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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