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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character appears for the first time when Beatrice is reading the newspaper?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Ruth.

2. What does Beatrice do immediately after placing her first phone call in Act 2?
(a) Beatrice rips the newspaper off the windows.
(b) Beatrice sets the kitchen on fire.
(c) Beatrice lets the horses out of the barn.
(d) Beatrice plants marigolds in the garden.

3. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
(a) "I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life."
(b) "I need to quit drinking and smoking."
(c) "I want to go back to school, earn a degree and buy us a new home."
(d) "I've come up with zero."

4. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(b) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."
(c) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(d) "You deserve a great big hug!"

5. According to Ruth, who is waiting to see Beatrice at the science fair?
(a) Tillie, Janice Vickery, and Mr. Goodman.
(b) Peter, Mr. Goodman, and Dr. Berg.
(c) Betty, Nanny, and Tillie.
(d) Everybody ... including Miss Hanley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What critical remark does Beatrice make about Ruth prior to the science fair?

2. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?

3. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?

4. According to Ruth, which science fair competitor does Tillie need to worry about?

5. From what organization did Janice Vickery acquire her experimental specimen?

(see the answer key)

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