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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Water.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) Whiskey.

2. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?
(a) He smoked like a chimney.
(b) He made up for all the other men in the world.
(c) He grew prize-winning marigolds.
(d) He was cruel and abusive.

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

4. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?
(a) Ruth thinks Janice copied Tillie's idea.
(b) Ruth thinks rabbits should not be used in such experiments.
(c) Ruth thinks what Janice did is murder.
(d) Ruth thinks it is going to be way better than Tillie's.

5. After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as:
(a) Disappointed and shocked.
(b) Belligerent and drunk.
(c) Jubilant and giddy.
(d) Enthusiastic and proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character makes this statement: "Someday I'm going to write a book and blast that school to pieces."

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

3. On what condition does Ruth swear to Tillie that she will keep a certain secret?

4. Beatrice speaks with this person during her second phone call in Act 2:

5. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?

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