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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?
(a) Smoke cigarettes.
(b) Ride a horse backwards.
(c) Set off firecrackers.
(d) Boat without a life jacket.

2. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?
(a) Jean overalls.
(b) A bathing suit.
(c) A bathrobe.
(d) An evening gown.

3. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?
(a) The horses were let out of the stable.
(b) Tillie's absence from school.
(c) Vegetable sales are slowing down.
(d) Nanny needs to have a medical procedure.

4. When does Act 2 take place in time sequence following the last scene in Act 1?
(a) Two years later.
(b) Two weeks later.
(c) Two minutes later.
(d) Two hours later.

5. According to Tillie, the seeds which received the most radiation ...
(a) Grew ten feet in height.
(b) Appealed the most to the rabbit.
(c) Were killed or yielded dwarf plants.
(d) Gave off a foul scent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes the following statement: "You know, one day maybe you will be pretty."

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

3. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:

4. There is a last-minute change in plans before the science fair. What happens?

5. What does Janice plan to do with her specimen after the science fair?

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