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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) Dr. Berg, Beatrice's psychologist.
(b) Dr. Berg, the school psychologist.
(c) Dr. Berg, the school principal.
(d) Dr. Berg, Nanny's physician.

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

3. Who makes the following statement: "You know, one day maybe you will be pretty."
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Tillie.

4. What sound is heard during Janice Vickery's presentation at the science fair?
(a) A gong.
(b) Piano music.
(c) Chimes.
(d) A cat's meow.

5. Per Zindel's stage directions, the spotlight "clings" to which character at the end of Act 2?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth states that if anybody stuck Peter in a pot of boiling water, she would ...

2. What does Zindel state about Ruth's appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

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

4. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?

5. What does Beatrice drink while reading the newspaper?

(see the answer key)

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