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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beatrice try to convince Tillie to put a bow in her hair?
(a) She thinks that Tillie looks like a boy without hair accessories.
(b) She thinks that Tillie needs more style.
(c) She thinks that people will like Tillie for trying to look nice.
(d) She thinks that Tillie's hair is out of control without the bow.

2. What does Tillie ask Beatrice after the science fair?
(a) Mother, did I look okay up there on the stage?
(b) Mother, you didn't kill it, did you?
(c) Mother, could I have some tea?
(d) Mother, did you get your hair done?

3. What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage?
(a) She is worried that students will make fun of Tillie's appearance.
(b) She is worried that Tillie will trip and fall.
(c) She is worried that the judges will disqualify Tillie.
(d) She is worried that the rabbit will get out of its cage.

4. What does Ruth announce when Tillie returns home from the science fair?
(a) MAMA! MAMA! What happened at the Science Fair stays at the Science Fair!
(b) MAMA! MAMA! I bet Tillie made a fool of herself.
(c) MAMA! MAMA! Did she win?
(d) MAMA! MAMA! She won!

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

6. What does Beatrice say about the teachers and students at Tillie's school?
(a) Beatrice calls the teachers stupid and the students vicious.
(b) Beatrice calls the teachers overpaid and the students overweight.
(c) Beatrice calls the teachers underpaid and the students underachievers.
(d) Beatrice calls the teachers inept and the students exemplary.

7. Which character makes the following statement: "If you're just a little bit different in this world, they try to kill you off."
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Mr. Goodman.
(d) Ruth.

8. What is Beatrice's final line in the play?
(a) "What a beautiful world."
(b) "I hate the world."
(c) "Get out of here and take that bag of bones with you."
(d) "Life is what you make it."

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

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

11. According to Tillie, the seeds which received little radiation ...
(a) Have grown to plants which are normal in appearance.
(b) Have grown to plants which are tiny in appearance.
(c) Have grown to plants which are gigantic in appearance.
(d) Have grown to plants which are unhealthy in appearance.

12. What does Ruth try to tell Beatrice after the science fair?
(a) That Nanny fell down the stairs.
(b) That she had a seizure while they were gone.
(c) That Papa appeared in a dream.
(d) That Tillie won.

13. What sound is heard during Janice Vickery's presentation at the science fair?
(a) Chimes.
(b) A cat's meow.
(c) A gong.
(d) Piano music.

14. What does Beatrice do immediately after completing her second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Whistles and sweeps the floor.
(b) Bursts into tears and falls down the stairs.
(c) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.
(d) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.

15. After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as:
(a) Disappointed and shocked.
(b) Jubilant and giddy.
(c) Enthusiastic and proud.
(d) Belligerent and drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tillie finally decide to do with the rabbit in Act 2?

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

3. Which character stays home to care for Nanny during the science fair?

4. Ruth is excited to meet this person at the science fair.

5. According to Tillie, the seeds which received the most radiation ...

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