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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?
(a) She is shocked and saddened because she does not know how to solve her daughter's problems.
(b) She is worried and nervous because Nanny's health is on the decline.
(c) She is delighted and enthusiastic because she cannot wait to show her pride for her daughter.
(d) She is angry and agitated because she does not want to go on stage without appropriate clothes.

2. What is Beatrice wearing when she makes her entrance in Act 1?
(a) Jean overalls.
(b) An evening gown.
(c) A bathrobe.
(d) A bathing suit.

3. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Assisting Ruth with her homework.
(b) Planting marigolds.
(c) A little housecleaning.
(d) Cooking dinner.

4. Who talks about opening a tea shop?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Tillie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth makes an announcement in the final scene of Act 1. What is this announcement?

2. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

3. In Act 1, what does Ruth tell Mr. Goodman about her sister?

4. Who is the "goody-goody girl" according to Beatrice?

5. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Beatrice do to calm Ruth when she is hysterical?

2. Describe the relationship between Ruth and Beatrice.

3. How does Beatrice treat her daughter, Tillie?

4. Why does Beatrice decide not to attend the science fair?

5. In what way does Beatrice pay Tillie a compliment prior to the science fair?

6. Why does Beatrice want Tillie to wear a bow in her hair?

7. What kind of career aspirations did Beatrice have when she was in high school? Did she achieve them?

8. Why is Beatrice offended during her second phone conversation with Mr. Goodman?

9. What is the cause of Ruth's emotional episode during the thunderstorm?

10. Describe Beatrice's definition of a half-life.

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