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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 do immediately after completing her second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.
(b) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.
(c) Bursts into tears and falls down the stairs.
(d) Whistles and sweeps the floor.

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

3. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
(a) Her legs hurt.
(b) Her skull was growing.
(c) Her lipstick had rubbed off.
(d) Her sister needed her.

4. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?
(a) A music project.
(b) A language arts project.
(c) A social studies project.
(d) A science project.

5. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Ringworm.
(c) Thrombosis.
(d) Acne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?

2. According to Ruth, who is waiting to see Beatrice at the science fair?

3. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?

4. What is Beatrice's reaction to the medical emergency that takes place at the end of Act 2?

5. What does Tillie finally decide to do with the rabbit in Act 2?

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