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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) Dr. Berg, Beatrice's psychologist.
(b) Dr. Berg, Nanny's physician.
(c) Dr. Berg, the school psychologist.
(d) Dr. Berg, the school principal.

2. 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 unkempt appearance .
(c) Tillie's poor performance in her vocal solo.
(d) Tillie's shouting match with a classmate.

3. Tillie's classmates laugh at her at which of the following school events?
(a) A soccer game.
(b) A science assembly.
(c) A pep rally.
(d) A school play.

4. Why is Ruth upset with Beatrice at the end of Act 1?
(a) She feels that Beatrice has always favored Tillie.
(b) She feels that Beatrice should be proud of Tillie for her accomplishment.
(c) She feels that Beatrice's second-hand smoke has already done significant damage to the family members.
(d) She feels that Beatrice should have taken better care of Nanny.

5. What kind of school project is Tillie working on in Act 1?
(a) A language arts project.
(b) A music project.
(c) A social studies project.
(d) A science project.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?

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

3. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?

4. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?

5. Beatrice takes a dramatic physical action following Dr. Berg's phone call. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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