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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beatrice states that she wishes she had completed her education in which of the following fields?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Teaching
(c) Nursing.
(d) Real estate.

2. What does Ruth see in the record room at school?
(a) Her report card.
(b) Her sister's test scores.
(c) Her attendance record.
(d) Her history file.

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

4. Who is the first character introduced in the play?
(a) Janice Vickery.
(b) Mr. Goodman.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Tillie.

5. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father?
(a) He grew prize-winning marigolds.
(b) He was cruel and abusive.
(c) He smoked like a chimney.
(d) He made up for all the other men in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Beatrice annoyed with the person to whom she places a telephone call in Act 1?

2. As the final scene in Act 1 begins, what does Beatrice drop from the top of the stairs?

3. Tillie recites the half-life of which of the following substances?

4. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?

5. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:

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