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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Beatrice recalls her childhood to Ruth, she says ...
(a) "I had more nerve than a bear."
(b) I was a shy as a church mouse."
(c) "I hated my father."
(d) "I spent all of my time with my mother."

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

3. What kind of animal is kept in the wire cage in the front left room?
(a) A snake.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A ferret.
(d) A gerbil.

4. At the end of Act 1, Ruth's emotions toward Tillie would be best described as:
(a) Scorn and disrespect.
(b) Pride and enthusiasm.
(c) Fear and loathing.
(d) Jealousy and anger.

5. Which of the following animals appeared in a recurring nightmare that Beatrice used to have?
(a) Horses.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Rats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?

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

3. According to Beatrice, the " manure machine" is what kind of animal?

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

5. Beatrice is busy doing which of the following activities when the final scene in Act 1 begins?

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