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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:
(a) Jealousy and anger.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Pride and enthusiasm.
(d) Scorn and disrespect.

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(b) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.
(c) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.
(d) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.

3. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) She feels that Beatrice should be proud of Tillie for her accomplishment.
(b) She feels that Beatrice should have taken better care of Nanny.
(c) She feels that Beatrice has always favored Tillie.
(d) She feels that Beatrice's second-hand smoke has already done significant damage to the family members.

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

5. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
(a) Her sister needed her.
(b) Her lipstick had rubbed off.
(c) Her skull was growing.
(d) Her legs hurt.

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

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

8. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?
(a) Her attendance record.
(b) Her history file.
(c) Her report card.
(d) Her sister's test scores.

9. What is the substance that Beatrice keeps in a small bottle in a chest of drawers?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Ethanol.
(c) Lighter fluid.
(d) Chloroform.

10. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what beverage is Nanny drinking?
(a) Water.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Beer.
(d) Iced tea.

11. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?
(a) A dog barking.
(b) An ambulance siren.
(c) A person whistling.
(d) Crashes of thunder.

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

13. What is Beatrice's last name?
(a) Beebe.
(b) Smith.
(c) Andrews.
(d) Hunsdorfer.

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

15. What is the subject of Tillie's speeches in Act 1?
(a) Animals.
(b) Atoms.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Pop music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the lipstick that Ruth borrows from Beatrice?

2. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?

3. What is the purpose of the phone call that Beatrice initiates in Act 1?

4. Nanny is also described as:

5. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?

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