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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beatrice makes a phone call in Act 1 to speak with the following person:
(a) Ruth.
(b) Dr. Berg.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

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. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?
(a) She jumps on a horse and rides into town.
(b) She jumps onto the dining table and does a cheer.
(c) She flings her glass on the floor.
(d) She throws her cigarettes into the trash.

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

5. What beverage does Beatrice prepare for Nanny?
(a) Whiskey and water.
(b) Hot water and honey.
(c) Coffee with cream.
(d) A chocolate milkshake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?

2. What does Beatrice say she is going to do to Tillie's pet?

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

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

5. What is Beatrice's last name?

(see the answer key)

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