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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what condition does Ruth swear to Tillie that she will keep a certain secret?
(a) On the condition that Tillie gives Peter to her.
(b) On the condition that Tillie changes clothes.
(c) On the condition that Tillie tries a cigarette.
(d) On the condition that Tillie takes the bow out of her hair.

2. Which chemical was involved in Janice Vickery's experiment?
(a) Colbalt-60.
(b) Sodium hydroxide.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Gasoline.

3. What does Tillie say about the power of exploding atoms?
(a) A day will come when their power will change the world.
(b) A day will come when they are extinct.
(c) They are more interesting than rabbits.
(d) They are misunderstood and potentially dangerous when tampered with by humans.

4. What does Tillie want to do with the rabbit at the end of Act 2?
(a) Give it to Ruth.
(b) Play with it.
(c) Bury it in the backyard.
(d) Take a picture of it.

5. What does Ruth think of Janice Vickery's science experiment?
(a) Ruth thinks Janice copied Tillie's idea.
(b) Ruth thinks what Janice did is murder.
(c) Ruth thinks rabbits should not be used in such experiments.
(d) Ruth thinks it is going to be way better than Tillie's.

6. Select the character below who makes the following statement in Act 2: "I hate the world."
(a) Ruth.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Tillie.

7. What does Beatrice do immediately after placing her first phone call in Act 2?
(a) Beatrice sets the kitchen on fire.
(b) Beatrice plants marigolds in the garden.
(c) Beatrice lets the horses out of the barn.
(d) Beatrice rips the newspaper off the windows.

8. Which statement does Beatrice make before the science fair?
(a) I'm really proud of you and I'd be happy to make a speech if you win.
(b) You better win.
(c) You know, even if you don't win, I'm still proud of you.
(d) I don't care even if you do win the whole thing, I'm not making any speech.

9. According to Miss Hanley, Beatrice is:
(a) Always smoking.
(b) Always trying to make a better life for her girls.
(c) Always growing flowers.
(d) Always trying to get somewhere, like a great big bird.

10. 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) Bursts into laughter and pours herself a drink.
(d) Coughs uncontrollably and lights a cigarette.

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

12. Which character breaks down in tears before the science fair?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Nanny.

13. In Act 2, what message does Beatrice leave when she is unable to reach the person she calls first?
(a) "Tell them Mrs. Hunsdorfer called to thank them for making her wish she was dead."
(b) "Tell them Mrs. Hunsdorfer called to ask if they would accept the donation of a rabbit to their science department."
(c) "Tell them Mrs. Hunsdorfer called to recommend that they expel Janice Vickery this instant."
(d) "Tell them Mrs. Hunsdorfer called to thank them for giving her daughter a reason to smile."

14. Which character speaks the final line in Act 2?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Ruth.

15. Ruth compares Beatrice as a teen to Tillie. In what ways were they similar?
(a) Their hairstyles.
(b) Thier social awkwardness.
(c) Their love of pets.
(d) Their interest in science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruth's reaction to what she finds in her room in Act 2?

2. Who attends the science fair with Tillie?

3. There is a last-minute change in plans before the science fair. What happens?

4. What critical remark does Beatrice make about Ruth prior to the science fair?

5. Per Zindel's stage directions, the spotlight "clings" to which character at the end of Act 2?

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