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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 hold over Nanny's head?
(a) A pot of marigolds.
(b) A pot of honey.
(c) A pot of coffee.
(d) A pot of boiling water.

2. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?
(a) A bathrobe.
(b) An evening gown.
(c) Jean overalls.
(d) A bathing suit.

3. According to Tillie, the seeds which received moderate radiation ...
(a) Changed color.
(b) Gave rise to mutations.
(c) Were the least appealing to the rabbit.
(d) Disappeared.

4. Beatrice's story begins with the following exclamation:
(a) "Marigolds! Sunflowers! Chrysanthe ... mums!"
(b) "Horses! Rats! Rab ... bits!"
(c) "Apples! Pears! Cu ... cumbers!"
(d) " Radium! Chloroform! Urani ... um!"

5. Select the character below who makes the following statement in Act 2: "I hate the world."
(a) Ruth.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Tillie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?

2. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?

3. Nanny is also described as:

4. What does Ruth say she would not be caught dead wearing on stage?

5. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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