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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?
(a) "That doesn't sound like a walk in the park."
(b) "That is the funniest nightmare I've ever heard."
(c) "That is the scariest dream I've ever heard."
(d) "That doesn't sound like a nightmare to me."

2. Who says that Tillie and Ruth are misfits?
(a) Miss Torgersen.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Dr. Berg.

3. 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.

4. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?
(a) Horses.
(b) Rats.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Birds.

5. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?
(a) A horse.
(b) A ferret.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A rabbit.

6. What is Beatrice wearing in her recurring nightmare?
(a) Equestrian clothing.
(b) A lovely gown with jewels all over it.
(c) Overalls.
(d) A swimsuit.

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

8. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?
(a) She is not a pretty girl.
(b) She is a mean girl.
(c) She is a pretty girl.
(d) She is a sweet girl.

9. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?
(a) Suitcases.
(b) Cell phones.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Dishes.

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

11. Which character says that she receives fifty dollars a week?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Nanny.

12. What is one of the "exciting duties" that Beatrice says she would like Tillie to perform?
(a) Clean up animal waste.
(b) Assist Nanny with her breakfast.
(c) Water the marigolds.
(d) Groom the horses.

13. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?
(a) Brownies.
(b) Cheesecake.
(c) Scones.
(d) Cookies.

14. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Janice Vickery.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nanny.

15. What does Beatrice read about in the newspaper?
(a) Teenage drinking.
(b) Real estate listings.
(c) Sports.
(d) Elder abuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth has one of the following problems:

2. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?

3. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?

4. What substance does Nanny spill?

5. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?

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