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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character makes this statement: "Someday I'm going to write a book and blast that school to pieces."
(a) Tillie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Nanny.

2. What does Nanny say in Act 2?
(a) Nothing. She has no lines in Act 2.
(b) "I want to go home."
(c) She mumbles inaudibly while on the phone with her daughter.
(d) "Why is everybody so excited?"

3. What was the name of the animal used in Janice's experiment?
(a) Tabby.
(b) Vern.
(c) Spot.
(d) Peter.

4. Which of the following characters is not at home in Act 2?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Janice Vickery.
(d) Ruth.

5. What critical remark does Beatrice make about Ruth prior to the science fair?
(a) She says Ruth's sweater is too tight.
(b) She says Ruth's hair bow is too large.
(c) She says Ruth has a bad complexion.
(d) She says Ruth's lipstick is an ugly color.

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

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

8. When does Act 2 take place in time sequence following the last scene in Act 1?
(a) Two years later.
(b) Two weeks later.
(c) Two hours later.
(d) Two minutes later.

9. What happens to Ruth at the end of Act 2?
(a) She buries the cat.
(b) She settles down after a seizure.
(c) She dies.
(d) She goes on a date with Chris Burns.

10. Janice Vickery states that her experiment is an accomplishment that will what?
(a) Teach people to treat animals with care and humanity.
(b) Spread awareness about the effects of second-hand cigarette smoking.
(c) Look good on college applications to show you did something in school besides dating.
(d) Prove to everyone that she is the smartest girl in the school.

11. Which chemical was involved in Janice Vickery's experiment?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Colbalt-60.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Sodium hydroxide.

12. These are Janice Vickery's parting words at the conclusion of her presentation at the science fair.
(a) "Thank you! Next up is my best friend in the whole world, Tillie!"
(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 very much for your attention, and I hope I win!"

13. What does Ruth feed Peter?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Poison.
(c) Lettuce.
(d) Carrots.

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

15. What does Beatrice ask Ruth to hand her after the science fair?
(a) Nanny's cane.
(b) The family pet.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Tacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Beatrice prepared for Tillie's science project?

2. According to Ruth, which science fair competitor does Tillie need to worry about?

3. What does Tillie ask Beatrice after the science fair?

4. Which character breaks down in tears before the science fair?

5. Which person does Beatrice mention by name during her second phone call in Act 2?

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