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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) Bursts into tears and falls down the stairs.
(b) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.
(c) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.
(d) Whistles and sweeps the floor.

2. Which of the following characters is not at home in Act 2?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Janice Vickery.

3. Who wins at the science fair?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Mr. Goodman.
(c) Janice Vickery.
(d) Chris Burns.

4. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:
(a) Pride and enthusiasm.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Scorn and disrespect.
(d) Jealousy and anger.

5. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Birds.
(c) Horses.
(d) Rats.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?

4. In Act 2, what message does Beatrice leave when she is unable to reach the person she calls first?

5. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?

(see the answer key)

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