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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Select the character who makes the following statement: "I can't help it what people call you."
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Beatrice.

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

3. 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) "Today, the Science Fair. Tomorrow, the world!"
(c) "I wish you could see how pathetic you all look from up here!"
(d) "Thank you very much for your attention, and I hope I win!"

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

5. According to Miss Hanley, Beatrice is:
(a) Always trying to get somewhere, like a great big bird.
(b) Always smoking.
(c) Always trying to make a better life for her girls.
(d) Always growing flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the final portion of Tillie's science presentation, what special effect is used?

2. Who makes the following statement: "You know, one day maybe you will be pretty."

3. Ruth states that if anybody stuck Peter in a pot of boiling water, she would ...

4. Why does Beatrice try to convince Tillie to put a bow in her hair?

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

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