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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What object does Beatrice forget to provide to Nanny?
(a) A pair of eyeglasses.
(b) A spoon.
(c) A handbag.
(d) A shovel.

3. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.
(b) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.
(c) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(d) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.

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

5. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
(a) "I want to go back to school, earn a degree and buy us a new home."
(b) "I've come up with zero."
(c) "I need to quit drinking and smoking."
(d) "I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?

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

3. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?

4. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?

5. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?

(see the answer key)

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