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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is the last to physically enter the stage in Act 2?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Janice Vickery.
(c) Mr. Goodman.
(d) Beatrice.

2. What is Ruth's reaction to what she finds in her room in Act 2?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She jumps for joy and calls Chris Burns.
(c) She grabs Tillie and dances with her in the living room.
(d) She has a seizure.

3. What does Tillie want to do with the rabbit at the end of Act 2?
(a) Take a picture of it.
(b) Give it to Ruth.
(c) Bury it in the backyard.
(d) Play with it.

4. What does Beatrice do immediately after placing her first phone call in Act 2?
(a) Beatrice lets the horses out of the barn.
(b) Beatrice sets the kitchen on fire.
(c) Beatrice plants marigolds in the garden.
(d) Beatrice rips the newspaper off the windows.

5. Who makes the following statement: "You know, one day maybe you will be pretty."
(a) Tillie.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Ruth.

6. These are Janice Vickery's parting words at the conclusion of her presentation at the science fair.
(a) "Thank you very much for your attention, and I hope I win!"
(b) "I wish you could see how pathetic you all look from up here!"
(c) "Today, the Science Fair. Tomorrow, the world!"
(d) "Thank you! Next up is my best friend in the whole world, Tillie!"

7. Which statement does Beatrice make before the science fair?
(a) You know, even if you don't win, I'm still proud of you.
(b) I'm really proud of you and I'd be happy to make a speech if you win.
(c) I don't care even if you do win the whole thing, I'm not making any speech.
(d) You better win.

8. What kind of animal is featured in one of the student's entries at the science fair?
(a) A lamb.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A rabbit.

9. What is missing from Janice Vickery's experimental specimen?
(a) Skull.
(b) Rib bones.
(c) Jawbone.
(d) Tailbone.

10. Beatrice surprises Ruth by placing something in her room in Act 2. What is it?
(a) Marigolds.
(b) The rabbit.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Lipstick.

11. Tillie reveals that she had help purchasing some of the necessary items for her experiment. Who helped her pay for them?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Mr. Goodman.
(c) Janice Vickery.
(d) Ruth.

12. What was Beatrice's high school nickname?
(a) Babyface Betty.
(b) Butterfly Betty.
(c) Betty Butterfingers.
(d) Betty the Loon.

13. Which character is shown sleeping in Act 2?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Janice Vickery.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Ruth.

14. What does Tillie say about the power of exploding atoms?
(a) They are more interesting than rabbits.
(b) A day will come when they are extinct.
(c) They are misunderstood and potentially dangerous when tampered with by humans.
(d) A day will come when their power will change the world.

15. Which two characters argue prior to the science fair?
(a) Beatrice and Ruth.
(b) Nanny and Tillie.
(c) Ruth and Nanny.
(d) Tillie and Mr. Goodman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, what message does Beatrice leave when she is unable to reach the person she calls first?

2. Select the character who makes the following statement: "I can't help it what people call you."

3. What does Beatrice do immediately after completing her second phone call in Act 2?

4. Who attends the science fair with Tillie?

5. According to Miss Hanley, Beatrice is:

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