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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters is not at home in Act 2?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Janice Vickery.

2. According to Tillie, the seeds which received moderate radiation ...
(a) Disappeared.
(b) Gave rise to mutations.
(c) Changed color.
(d) Were the least appealing to the rabbit.

3. These are Janice Vickery's parting words at the conclusion of her presentation at the science fair.
(a) "Thank you! Next up is my best friend in the whole world, Tillie!"
(b) "Thank you very much for your attention, and I hope I win!"
(c) "I wish you could see how pathetic you all look from up here!"
(d) "Today, the Science Fair. Tomorrow, the world!"

4. Which character makes this statement: "Someday I'm going to write a book and blast that school to pieces."
(a) Ruth.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Nanny.

5. What happens to Tillie's pet in Act 2?
(a) It gets chloroformed by Beatrice.
(b) It gets chloroformed by Ruth.
(c) It is given away to Nanny's daughter.
(d) It gets loose from the house and runs away.

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

7. Per Zindel's stage directions, the spotlight "clings" to which character at the end of Act 2?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Tillie.

8. In Act 2, Beatrice tries to contact the following persons in her first telephone call:
(a) The school principal and Janice Vickery.
(b) The school principal, Mr. Goodman, and Miss Hanley.
(c) The school principal and Janice Vickery's mother.
(d) Mr. Goodman and Nanny.

9. After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as:
(a) Jubilant and giddy.
(b) Enthusiastic and proud.
(c) Disappointed and shocked.
(d) Belligerent and drunk.

10. What has Beatrice prepared for Tillie's science project?
(a) She wrote the titles on the screen.
(b) She measured the half-life of radioactive elements.
(c) She sprayed the marigolds with chemicals.
(d) She boiled the rabbit.

11. What critical remark does Beatrice make about Ruth prior to the science fair?
(a) She says Ruth's hair bow is too large.
(b) She says Ruth's lipstick is an ugly color.
(c) She says Ruth's sweater is too tight.
(d) She says Ruth has a bad complexion.

12. During the final portion of Tillie's science presentation, what special effect is used?
(a) Part of her speech is reverberated electronically and deep pulses of music are added as the light focuses on Tillie's face.
(b) The sound of cats meowing is heard over the sound system, followed by the ringing of bells.
(c) Beatrice's voice is intertwined with Tillie's as the sound of horses trotting can be heard in the background.
(d) Her voice is distorted and she sounds like an old woman.

13. What does Tillie say to Beatrice when she sees the outfit she is wearing to the science fair?
(a) Mama, take off those feathers.
(b) Mama, you look beautiful.
(c) Mama, please don't embarrass me.
(d) Mama, that's MY dress.

14. Which character makes the following statement: "If you're just a little bit different in this world, they try to kill you off."
(a) Tillie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

15. Which two species of animals are mentioned in Act 2?
(a) Rat and mouse.
(b) Cat and rabbit.
(c) Monkey and horse.
(d) Dog and bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth bring out of her room after the science fair in Act 2?

2. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?

3. Who wins at the science fair?

4. When Act 2 begins, what kind of clothes is Tillie wearing?

5. Which of the following actions does Beatrice NOT undertake after placing her first phone call in Act 2?

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