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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose green bean casserole does Barbara call inedible in Act 2?
(a) Violet's.
(b) Jean's.
(c) Fannie Mae's.
(d) Johnna's.

2. What day of the week was it when Beverly disappeared?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Tuesday.

3. What does Barbara say divorce is in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) "An inevitable part of marriage."
(b) "A separation of family, love, and togetherness."
(c) "An embarrassing public admission of defeat."
(d) "A struggle of opposing wills."

4. What word from Act 2 refers to a future event that is possible but cannot be predicted?
(a) Contingency.
(b) Aristocracy.
(c) Incendiary.
(d) Proscenium.

5. Why does Violet tell Barbara that Beverly was disappointed in her in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because she didn't pursue a writing career.
(b) Because she didn't pursue a medical career.
(c) Because she didn't pursue an acting career.
(d) Because she didn't pursue a law career.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Karen describe her imaginary husband giving her vacation tickets in Act 2?

2. Who is the man that Ivy is involved with romantically?

3. By what name does Mattie Fae call Little Charles when she enters in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Who is the doctor that has treated Violet in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What is Violet holding in her hand at the opening of Act 2?

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