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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?
(a) He made up for all the other men in the world.
(b) He was cruel and abusive.
(c) He smoked like a chimney.
(d) He grew prize-winning marigolds.

2. Ruth has one of the following problems:
(a) She has frequent nightmares.
(b) She has severe leg pain.
(c) She is unable to read.
(d) She has an eating disorder.

3. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.
(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 delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.

4. Which character appears for the first time when Beatrice is reading the newspaper?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Ruth.

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

6. Who talks about opening a tea shop?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Tillie.

7. Tillie makes the following announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1:
(a) "Mother, I sprained my ankle in gym today."
(b) "Mother, Nanny is choking."
(c) "Mother, I am dropping out of school."
(d) "Mother, they want me to do something at school."

8. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Water.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Iced tea.

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

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

11. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?
(a) A man who lived with Beatrice and had worms in his legs.
(b) A horse jockey who died in an accident on the track.
(c) A scientist who invented growth hormones for marigolds.
(d) A teacher who inspired Tillie to study horticulture.

12. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To be sure that she was taken care of.
(b) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(c) To get her out of the house.
(d) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.

13. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?
(a) She shrugs at Beatrice, then laughs.
(b) She runs out of the room, shouting that she will never forgive Beatrice.
(c) At first she cowers, then she confronts Beatrice.
(d) She slaps Beatrice in the face.

14. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(b) "You deserve a great big hug!"
(c) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(d) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."

15. Which statements does Beatrice NOT make about Tillie?
(a) She isn't a pretty girl.
(b) She is the prettiest girl.
(c) She is half a test tube.
(d) She hardly says a word.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?

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

3. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?

4. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?

5. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

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