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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What substance does Nanny spill?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Hot water.
(c) Plant food.
(d) Nail polish remover.

2. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?
(a) Radon.
(b) Chlorine.
(c) Cobalt-60.
(d) Cyanide.

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

4. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?
(a) The person complains about the smell of manure coming from the barn.
(b) The person asks her whether she knows what a mutation is.
(c) The person demands that Nanny be taken to the hospital immediately.
(d) The person tells her that the real estate course is no longer offered.

5. As the final scene in Act 1 begins, what does Beatrice drop from the top of the stairs?
(a) Manure.
(b) Flower pots.
(c) Newspapers and junk.
(d) Cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?

2. Who is Mr. Mayo?

3. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?

4. Which character breaks down in tears before the science fair?

5. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?

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