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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the reasons that Tillie is teased by other students at school, according to Ruth?
(a) Tillie's complete lack of athletic ability.
(b) Tillie's shouting match with a classmate.
(c) Tillie's poor performance in her vocal solo.
(d) Tillie's unkempt appearance .

2. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?
(a) Tillie's absence from school.
(b) Nanny needs to have a medical procedure.
(c) The horses were let out of the stable.
(d) Vegetable sales are slowing down.

3. Which of the following conditions did Beatrice's former husband suffer with?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) Thrombosis.
(c) Acne.
(d) Ringworm.

4. What special job does Ruth hold at school?
(a) She is a tutor to students who are struggling in mathematics.
(b) She puts the flag up on the flag pole each morning.
(c) She takes care of keeping records on student attendance for the science office.
(d) She is the editor of the school newspaper.

5. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?
(a) Mr. Goodman.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Janice Vickery.
(d) Nanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?

2. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?

3. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?

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

5. Why is Ruth upset at first when she sees the flashlight?

(see the answer key)

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