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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following phrases best describes Nanny's relationship with Beatrice?
(a) Nanny is Beatrice's mother-in-law.
(b) Nanny is the live-in maid.
(c) Nanny is Beatrice's mother.
(d) Nanny is a boarder whom Beatrice cares for.

2. Who is Mr. Alexander Brougham?
(a) A teacher who inspired Tillie to study horticulture.
(b) A scientist who invented growth hormones for marigolds.
(c) A horse jockey who died in an accident on the track.
(d) A man who lived with Beatrice and had worms in his legs.

3. What does Beatrice say she is going to do to Tillie's pet?
(a) Dress it up in baby clothes.
(b) Chloroform it.
(c) Put lipstick on it.
(d) Put it on a leash and take it for a walk.

4. Who does Beatrice receive a phone call from in Act 1?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Janice Vickery.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Mr. Goodman.

5. What does Ruth say when Beatrice is halfway through telling the story of her recurring nightmare?
(a) "That is the funniest nightmare I've ever heard."
(b) "That doesn't sound like a nightmare to me."
(c) "That doesn't sound like a walk in the park."
(d) "That is the scariest dream I've ever heard."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the play in the opening act?

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the final scene of Act 1?

3. What kind of model does Tillie present in school?

4. Who calls Beatrice at the end of Act 1?

5. What type of beverage is Beatrice drinking when the final scene in Act 1 begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Has Beatrice assisted Tillie with her project? If so, in what way?

2. During Beatrice's second phone conversation with Mr. Goodman, what concerns does she express about Tillie's science project?

3. What is the one thing that Beatrice demands from Ruth, and why?

4. Why is Beatrice angry at Tillie following the phone call she receives from Mr. Goodman at the beginning of Act 1?

5. What does Beatrice do to calm Ruth when she is hysterical?

6. List some of the advice Beatrice gives Tillie before the science fair.

7. What is Beatrice's opinion of Nanny's daughter? Why do you think she has such strong feelings about her?

8. When Beatrice receives a call from Dr. Berg, what is her response?

9. Why does Beatrice not tell the truth to her daughters about her experiences in high school?

10. Describe the setting of the play in Act 1.

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