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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nanny is also described as:
(a) Young-looking, but terribly arthritic.
(b) Utterly wrinkled and dried, perhaps a century old.
(c) Vibrant and beautiful.
(d) Talkative and wheelchair-bound.

2. Who is the first character introduced in the play?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Janice Vickery.

3. What beverage does Beatrice prepare for Nanny?
(a) A chocolate milkshake.
(b) Whiskey and water.
(c) Coffee with cream.
(d) Hot water and honey.

4. What is Ruth's reaction to what she finds in her room in Act 2?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She has a seizure.
(c) She jumps for joy and calls Chris Burns.
(d) She grabs Tillie and dances with her in the living room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth has one of the following problems:

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?

3. What does Beatrice say she is going to do to Tillie's pet?

4. What was the name of the animal used in Janice's experiment?

5. Ruth is excited to meet this person at the science fair.

(see the answer key)

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