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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?
(a) To discuss Nanny's health with a physician.
(b) To order marigold seeds.
(c) To express her concern about the marigold seeds her daughter Tillie brought home from school.
(d) To enroll in a real estate course.

2. These are Janice Vickery's parting words at the conclusion of her presentation at the science fair.
(a) "Thank you very much for your attention, and I hope I win!"
(b) "I wish you could see how pathetic you all look from up here!"
(c) "Today, the Science Fair. Tomorrow, the world!"
(d) "Thank you! Next up is my best friend in the whole world, Tillie!"

3. Which of the following actions does Beatrice NOT undertake after placing her first phone call in Act 2?
(a) Throws clothes onto tables.
(b) Rummages through drawers.
(c) Hurls school supplies onto the floor.
(d) Water the marigolds.

4. What was Beatrice's high school nickname?
(a) Butterfly Betty.
(b) Betty the Loon.
(c) Betty Butterfingers.
(d) Babyface Betty.

5. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?
(a) Crashes of thunder.
(b) An ambulance siren.
(c) A person whistling.
(d) A dog barking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?

2. Which character is the last to physically enter the stage in Act 2?

3. What does Tillie say to Beatrice when she sees the outfit she is wearing to the science fair?

4. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

5. Tillie is engaged in the following activity while her mother reads the newspaper:

(see the answer key)

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