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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Beatrice's reaction to the medical emergency that takes place at the end of Act 2?
2. Ruth compares Beatrice as a teen to Tillie. In what ways were they similar?
3. Which person does Beatrice mention by name during her second phone call in Act 2?
4. In Act 2, what message does Beatrice leave when she is unable to reach the person she calls first?
5. What happens to Tillie's pet in Act 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Is Zindel's play still relevant to today's reader? Why or why not? Would Beatrice's circumstances be any different in today's world? If the play were set in present time, would it be as plausible that Beatrice is so limited in her options? Would Tillie's interest in science make her a social outcast today? Why or why not? Today, would others (school officials, state agencies) be more likely to intervene on behalf of Tillie and Ruth, and to protect them from Beatrice? In what other ways is the play "dated"? Are there any aspects of the story or characters that seem to be specific to the time period in which the play was written?
Essay Topic 2
Explore the mother-daughter relationships in Zindel's play.
a) Is Beatrice a good mother? Why or why not?
b) Is Beatrice a traditional mother? Why or why not?
c) Does Beatrice express love for her daughters? If so, how?
d) Is Beatrice a role model to them? Why or why not?
e) How do Tillie and Ruth relate to Beatrice? Are they rebellious? Obedient?
f) Do Ruth and Tillie express love for Beatrice? If so, how?
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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