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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which statements does Beatrice NOT make about Tillie?
(a) She is the prettiest girl.
(b) She isn't a pretty girl.
(c) She hardly says a word.
(d) She is half a test tube.

2. Of the following objects, which are NOT included in the description of the setting in Act 1?
(a) Dishes.
(b) Magazines.
(c) Suitcases.
(d) Cell phones.

3. Why did Beatrice's father want her to get married?
(a) To get her out of the house.
(b) To be sure that she was taken care of.
(c) To win a bet he had made with Nanny.
(d) To avoid the embarrassment of her being single and pregnant.

4. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A ferret.
(d) A horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Beatrice's reaction to Dr. Berg's phone call?

2. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?

3. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:

4. Who is the person screaming upstairs after Beatrice places a phone call in Act 1?

5. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?

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