1. In Act 1, what does Ruth tell Mr. Goodman about her sister?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is traveling with her mother.
(c) She has ringworm and gangrene.
(d) She is taking care of Nanny.

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

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

4. What does Beatrice do in the first act to distract Ruth and avoid being upset?
(a) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when she stole a wagon from her father.
(b) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when she planted her first marigold garden.
(c) Beatrice tells the story of when she and Nanny stole a rabbit from a pet shop.
(d) Beatrice tells Ruth the story of when her father taught her how to drive a car.

5. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.
(b) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(c) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.
(d) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.