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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beatrice describe her daughter, Tillie?
(a) She is a mean girl.
(b) She is not a pretty girl.
(c) She is a sweet girl.
(d) She is a pretty girl.

2. According to Ruth, which science fair competitor does Tillie need to worry about?
(a) Kitty Smith.
(b) Amanda Peters.
(c) Elizabeth Staub.
(d) Janice Vickery.

3. Immediately following Janice's presentation at the science fair, the lights come up to reveal which of the following characters?
(a) Ruth sneaking out of the house.
(b) Nanny falling down the stairs.
(c) Beatrice, who has been drinking.
(d) Tillie giving her presentation.

4. When the scream is heard from upstairs, what sound accompanies it?
(a) Crashes of thunder.
(b) A person whistling.
(c) An ambulance siren.
(d) A dog barking.

5. At the end of Act 1, Tillie reacts to Beatrice in what way?
(a) She runs out of the room, shouting that she will never forgive Beatrice.
(b) At first she cowers, then she confronts Beatrice.
(c) She shrugs at Beatrice, then laughs.
(d) She slaps Beatrice in the face.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters argue prior to the science fair?

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

3. What is Ruth concerned about before Tillie goes on stage?

4. What does Tillie want to do with the rabbit at the end of Act 2?

5. Which of the following phrases best characterizes Beatrice's demeanor during the second phone call in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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