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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long has Beverly been missing in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

2. What is Mattie Fae drinking in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Wine.
(b) Cola.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Tea.

3. Who is the eldest of Beverly and Violet's children?
(a) Jean.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Karen.

4. How did Johnna's father die?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) He died from cancer.
(c) He was in a plane crash.
(d) He committed suicide.

5. Whom does Beverly quote with the line "Life is very long..." in the Prologue?
(a) T. S. Elliot.
(b) Emily Dickinson.
(c) Edgar Allan Poe.
(d) Giacomo Leopardi

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Beverly Weston described as in the stage directions?

2. What belonging of Beverly's has gone missing along with him in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Where is August: Osage County set?

4. What is Charlie watching on television in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. How old is Violet Weston described in the stage directions?

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