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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Tillie's pet in Act 2?
(a) It is given away to Nanny's daughter.
(b) It gets chloroformed by Beatrice.
(c) It gets loose from the house and runs away.
(d) It gets chloroformed by Ruth.

3. Which of the following phrases best characterizes Beatrice's demeanor during the second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Sad and empathetic.
(b) Frightened and shy.
(c) Manic and cruel.
(d) Peaceful and diplomatic.

4. During Tillie's science presentation, she appears:
(a) Angry.
(b) Hysterical with laughter.
(c) Deathly afraid.
(d) Supremely confident.

5. During the final portion of Tillie's science presentation, what special effect is used?
(a) The sound of cats meowing is heard over the sound system, followed by the ringing of bells.
(b) Her voice is distorted and she sounds like an old woman.
(c) Part of her speech is reverberated electronically and deep pulses of music are added as the light focuses on Tillie's face.
(d) Beatrice's voice is intertwined with Tillie's as the sound of horses trotting can be heard in the background.

6. What does Tillie say to Beatrice when she sees the outfit she is wearing to the science fair?
(a) Mama, take off those feathers.
(b) Mama, please don't embarrass me.
(c) Mama, you look beautiful.
(d) Mama, that's MY dress.

7. What kind of transportation do the girls take to go to the science fair?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bus.
(c) A taxi.
(d) A limousine.

8. Which statement does Beatrice make before the science fair?
(a) You better win.
(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 know, even if you don't win, I'm still proud of you.

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

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

11. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?
(a) Ruth thinks what Janice did is murder.
(b) Ruth thinks rabbits should not be used in such experiments.
(c) Ruth thinks Janice copied Tillie's idea.
(d) Ruth thinks it is going to be way better than Tillie's.

12. When Act 2 begins, what kind of clothes is Tillie wearing?
(a) Clothes that are too girlish for her awkwardness.
(b) Clothes that are dirty and ragged.
(c) Clothes that are stylish and flattering.
(d) Clothes that are too revealing for a girl her age.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What critical remark does Beatrice make about Ruth prior to the science fair?

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

3. What is Ruth's reaction to what she finds in her room in Act 2?

4. What sound is heard during Janice Vickery's presentation at the science fair?

5. From what organization did Janice Vickery acquire her experimental specimen?

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