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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the final scene in Act 1 begins, what does Beatrice drop from the top of the stairs?
(a) Newspapers and junk.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Flower pots.
(d) Manure.

2. Which of the following statements best describes Ruth's performance in school, according to Beatrice?
(a) Ruth used to be a C-student and is now a B-student.
(b) Ruth is failing all of her classes.
(c) Ruth is an A-student.
(d) Ruth is performing satisfactorily in her classes.

3. What questionable activity does Beatrice allow Ruth to do?
(a) Boat without a life jacket.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Ride a horse backwards.
(d) Set off firecrackers.

4. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Real estate.
(c) Teaching
(d) Nursing.

5. Who attends the science fair with Tillie?
(a) Beatrice, Ruth, and Nanny.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Beatrice and Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth bring out of her room after the science fair in Act 2?

2. Which character appears for the first time when Beatrice is reading the newspaper?

3. Beatrice speaks with this person during her second phone call in Act 2:

4. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?

5. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?

(see the answer key)

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