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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tillie makes her announcement at the beginning of the final scene in Act 1, what is Beatrice's response?
(a) "Well, I want you to do something around here."
(b) "I always knew Nanny would die in this house."
(c) "Nothing compares to a quality education."
(d) "You deserve a great big hug!"

2. Tillie's marigold seeds have been exposed to which of the following substances?
(a) Cobalt-60.
(b) Chlorine.
(c) Cyanide.
(d) Radon.

3. What does Beatrice do immediately after completing her second phone call in Act 2?
(a) Bursts into tears and falls down the stairs.
(b) Whistles and sweeps the floor.
(c) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.
(d) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.

4. Why does Beatrice look for candles following the scream from upstairs?
(a) She wants to rid the air of the smell of marigolds.
(b) She wants to light the room with them, as the electricity has gone off.
(c) She wants to remove earwax from Nanny's ears.
(d) She wants to put them on the birthday cake she baked for Nanny.

5. When does Act 2 take place in time sequence following the last scene in Act 1?
(a) Two years later.
(b) Two hours later.
(c) Two weeks later.
(d) Two minutes later.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Nanny at the end of Act 2?

2. Who is Mr. Mayo?

3. From what organization did Janice Vickery acquire her experimental specimen?

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

5. What special job does Ruth hold at school?

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