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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth has one of the following problems:
(a) She has frequent nightmares.
(b) She is unable to read.
(c) She has an eating disorder.
(d) She has severe leg pain.

2. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?
(a) The person complains about the smell of manure coming from the barn.
(b) The person demands that Nanny be taken to the hospital immediately.
(c) The person asks her whether she knows what a mutation is.
(d) The person tells her that the real estate course is no longer offered.

3. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?
(a) A model of a house.
(b) A model of a vegetable farm.
(c) A model of a swimming pool.
(d) A model of an atom.

4. What is one of the "exciting duties" that Beatrice says she would like Tillie to perform?
(a) Clean up animal waste.
(b) Groom the horses.
(c) Water the marigolds.
(d) Assist Nanny with her breakfast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1?

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

3. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?

4. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

5. Why is Beatrice sad after she tells Ruth the story of her recurring nightmares?

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