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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Beatrice recalls her childhood to Ruth, she says ...
2. Beatrice calls Nanny the following:
3. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
4. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
5. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
Short Essay Questions
1. Compare Ruth's attitude toward Tillie at the beginning of Act 1 to the end of Act 1.
2. What kind of career aspirations did Beatrice have when she was in high school? Did she achieve them?
3. Describe Beatrice's feelings toward Tillie's pet.
4. What does Beatrice do to calm Ruth when she is hysterical?
5. What news does Ruth share with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
6. Describe the setting of the play in Act 1.
7. Besides caring for Nanny, what else does Beatrice expect Ruth to do while at home during the science fair? In what way does Beatrice threaten Ruth if she does not fulfill these obligations?
8. Why is Beatrice angry at Tillie following the phone call she receives from Mr. Goodman at the beginning of Act 1?
9. How does the science experiment make Tillie feel, and why?
10. What does Miss Hanley think of Beatrice?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explore the concept of conformity versus individuality in Zindel's play. In what ways do the characters conform to society's expectations of them? In what ways do they remain independent? Which character conforms the most? Which character conforms the least?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the scenes that incorporate comic relief in Zindel's play.
a) What are some examples of comic relief in the play?
b) What purpose does comic relief serve in the play?
c) Which character brings the most comic relief to the play?
Essay Topic 3
In what ways does Beatrice seek or crave respect? Why does Beatrice claim that she was one of the most respected students in high school? What is revealed later on in the play that refutes this statement? When Beatrice spars with Ruth in Act 2, she states that she demands nothing else but respect from Ruth. Why is this so important to her? Does Beatrice treat her daughters with respect? Does Beatrice treat anyone else with respect? Does Beatrice respect herself?
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