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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 performing satisfactorily in her classes.
(c) Ruth is an A-student.
(d) Ruth is failing all of her classes.

2. Why is Ruth upset at first when she sees the flashlight?
(a) It reminds her of the time when a rat was lurking under the staircase.
(b) It reminds her of the time when she and Tillie told ghost stories during a camping trip.
(c) It reminds her of the time when she heard a man die in her home.
(d) It reminds her of the time when the family's electricity was shut off because Beatrice had not paid the bill.

3. Beatrice announces that she spent the day taking stock of her life. What does she determine?
(a) "I want to go back to school, earn a degree and buy us a new home."
(b) "I've come up with zero."
(c) "I need to quit drinking and smoking."
(d) "I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life."

4. Who is Mr. Mayo?
(a) Beatrice's father.
(b) A former boarder who lived with Beatrice.
(c) Nanny's late husband.
(d) Ruth's gym teacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?

2. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

3. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?

4. In Act 1, what does Ruth tell Mr. Goodman about her sister?

5. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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