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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
(a) A carton of cigarettes.
(b) A report card.
(c) A box of marigold plants.
(d) A hamster in a cage.

2. Which character breaks down in tears before the science fair?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Beatrice.

3. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:
(a) Ruth.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Dr. Berg.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

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

5. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?
(a) Teaching
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Real estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes Ruth's performance in school, according to Beatrice?

2. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what beverage is Nanny drinking?

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

4. During Tillie's science presentation, she appears:

5. Who wins at the science fair?

(see the answer key)

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