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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. From what type of store does Mattie Fae say Little Charles was fired in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) A clothing store.
(b) A candy store.
(c) A shoe store.
(d) A gas station.

2. When is Karen's wedding set for?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) September 3.

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

4. What is the last thing that Barbara says to Bill before going to sleep in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "I'm filing for a divorce, Bill."
(b) "My father's dead, Bill."
(c) "I'm going home."
(d) "I'm going to take you for everything."

5. What aspect of Beverly's personality does Violet say she first fell in love with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His kindness.
(b) His virtue.
(c) His mystery.
(d) His gregariousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from Act 2 refers to a future event that is possible but cannot be predicted?

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

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

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

5. What is the name of the book that Beverly wrote and published?

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