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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting of the opening scene in Act 2?
(a) The football field.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The science fair.
(d) The Hunsdorfers' home.

2. Which word does the playwright use to describe Beatrice's tone when speaking to Nanny?
(a) Motherly.
(b) Devilish.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Saccharine.

3. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?
(a) It is an emotionally charged scene in which Beatrice seems to have a breakthrough, as she realizes the unfair treatment she has been giving her daughter.
(b) It is a humorous scene in which Beatrice rides a horse through the living room while shouting "my life rocks" through a megaphone.
(c) It is a frightening scene in which Nanny collapses at Beatrice's feet, Ruth has a seizure, and Tillie runs away from home.
(d) It is an uplifting scene in which Beatrice takes a stand against cigarette smoking and drinking, and she promises her daughters that from now on, she is going to be a better mother.

4. What is the "beautiful word" that Tillie speaks of in her opening monologue?
(a) Cobalt.
(b) Marigold.
(c) Atom.
(d) Rabbit.

5. Tillie reveals that she had help purchasing some of the necessary items for her experiment. Who helped her pay for them?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Janice Vickery.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tillie, the seeds which received moderate radiation ...

2. What does Ruth announce when Tillie returns home from the science fair?

3. Who wins at the science fair?

4. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?

5. Beatrice surprises Ruth by placing something in her room in Act 2. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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