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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. Beatrice states that Mr. Goodman must think she is running which of the following?
(a) A nursing home.
(b) A three-ring circus.
(c) A concentration camp.
(d) A family farm.

2. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?
(a) Radon.
(b) Chlorine.
(c) Cyanide.
(d) Cobalt-60.

3. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?
(a) Miss Torgersen.
(b) Mr. Goodman.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Ruth.

4. What special job does Ruth hold at school?
(a) She is the editor of the school newspaper.
(b) She puts the flag up on the flag pole each morning.
(c) She is a tutor to students who are struggling in mathematics.
(d) She takes care of keeping records on student attendance for the science office.

5. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:
(a) Nanny.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Dr. Berg.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?

2. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?

3. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?

4. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tillie want Ruth to keep her knowledge about Beatrice being a high school outcast a secret from their mother?

2. List some of the advice Beatrice gives Tillie before the science fair.

3. Why does Zindel repeat the Conclusion of Tillie's science fair presentation at the end of Act 2?

4. Why do you think Tillie's appearance at the science fair is so important to Ruth?

5. How does Beatrice treat her daughter, Tillie?

6. When Beatrice receives a call from Dr. Berg, what is her response?

7. Why is Beatrice angry at Tillie following the phone call she receives from Mr. Goodman at the beginning of Act 1?

8. What news does Ruth share with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

9. Why does Beatrice chloroform the rabbit?

10. What is the one thing that Beatrice demands from Ruth, and why?

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