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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final scene at the end of Act 1, what does Tillie carry in from the front door?
(a) A box of marigold plants.
(b) A carton of cigarettes.
(c) A hamster in a cage.
(d) A report card.

2. How does Beatrice's recurring nightmare end?
(a) She waters a pot of marigolds.
(b) She shoots the horses.
(c) She sees a rat and screams.
(d) She sees her father and her heart stands still.

3. When one of the characters discusses the idea of opening a tea shop, which of the following desserts is mentioned?
(a) Scones.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Cheesecake.
(d) Brownies.

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

5. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) Dr. Berg, Beatrice's psychologist.
(b) Dr. Berg, the school principal.
(c) Dr. Berg, the school psychologist.
(d) Dr. Berg, Nanny's physician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the substance that Beatrice keeps in a small bottle in a chest of drawers?

2. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?

3. What is the name of the lipstick that Ruth borrows from Beatrice?

4. Nanny is best described as:

5. Which of the following statements best describes Ruth's performance in school, according to Beatrice?

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