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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beatrice's recurring nightmare end?
(a) She shoots the horses.
(b) She waters a pot of marigolds.
(c) She sees a rat and screams.
(d) She sees her father and her heart stands still.

2. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?
(a) She jumps onto the dining table and does a cheer.
(b) She flings her glass on the floor.
(c) She jumps on a horse and rides into town.
(d) She throws her cigarettes into the trash.

3. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?
(a) Teaching
(b) Nursing.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Real estate.

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

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

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

7. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Miss Hanley.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Nanny.

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

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

10. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A family farm.
(b) A three-ring circus.
(c) A concentration camp.
(d) A nursing home.

11. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) Dr. Berg, Nanny's physician.
(b) Dr. Berg, Beatrice's psychologist.
(c) Dr. Berg, the school psychologist.
(d) Dr. Berg, the school principal.

12. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Thrombosis.
(c) Acne.
(d) Ringworm.

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

14. 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, I am dropping out of school."
(c) "Mother, they want me to do something at school."
(d) "Mother, Nanny is choking."

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?

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

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

5. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?

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