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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice do immediately after completing her second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Whistles and sweeps the floor.
(b) Bursts into tears and falls down the stairs.
(c) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.
(d) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.

2. What does Nanny say in Act 2?
(a) She mumbles inaudibly while on the phone with her daughter.
(b) "I want to go home."
(c) Nothing. She has no lines in Act 2.
(d) "Why is everybody so excited?"

3. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?
(a) A swimsuit.
(b) Equestrian clothing.
(c) A lovely gown with jewels all over it.
(d) Overalls.

4. Who talks about opening a tea shop?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Beatrice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tillie go immediately after the scream is heard in Act 1?

2. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?

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

4. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?

5. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:

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