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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tillie finally decide to do with the rabbit in Act 2?
(a) Bury it the following morning.
(b) Expose it to colbalt-60.
(c) Give it to Janice Vickery.
(d) Hide it in the basement.

2. What excuse does Ruth give for getting out of gym class?
(a) Her skull was growing.
(b) Her sister needed her.
(c) Her legs hurt.
(d) Her lipstick had rubbed off.

3. Which statement does Beatrice make before the science fair?
(a) I'm really proud of you and I'd be happy to make a speech if you win.
(b) You know, even if you don't win, I'm still proud of you.
(c) You better win.
(d) I don't care even if you do win the whole thing, I'm not making any speech.

4. Tillie is engaged in the following activity while her mother reads the newspaper:
(a) Applying lipstick.
(b) Feeding Nanny her breakfast.
(c) Grooming a horse.
(d) Planting marigolds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beatrice recalls her childhood to Ruth, she says ...

2. What was the name of the animal used in Janice's experiment?

3. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?

4. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?

5. What does Tillie say to Beatrice when she sees the outfit she is wearing to the science fair?

(see the answer key)

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