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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2 (pages 67 – 82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The "Gordian Knot" that Bill alludes to in Act 2 is associated with what Greek king?
(a) Alexander IV.
(b) Darius III.
(c) Phillip II.
(d) Alexander the Great.

2. Who is the author of the book that Johnna is reading in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Samuel Beckett.
(b) James Joyce.
(c) Anne Lamott.
(d) T. S. Elliot.

3. What is Violet holding in her hand at the opening of Act 2?
(a) A bottle of pills.
(b) An umbrella.
(c) A gun.
(d) A wine glass.

4. Where do Barbara and Bill live?
(a) Chattanooga.
(b) Boulder.
(c) Miami.
(d) Tulsa.

5. Who does Violet claim was her mother's favorite child in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Jean.
(b) Anna.
(c) Violet.
(d) Mattie Fae.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Mattie Fae say it's been since they've visited Violet's home in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Who is the ex-boyfriend that Karen "loved so intensely," according to her narrative in Act 2?

3. In the three-way-split conversation that occurs in Act 2, who is Mattie Fae speaking with?

4. What kind of cancer does Violet have?

5. Where does Johnna enter from when Violet calls for Barbara in the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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