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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ivy's former boyfriend that Violet calls a loser in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Paul.
(b) Barry.
(c) Mark.
(d) James.

2. 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 gregariousness.
(c) His mystery.
(d) His virtue.

3. Who does Violet say was the only woman "pretty enough to go without makeup" in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Elizabeth Taylor.
(b) Jean Harlowe.
(c) Bette Davis.
(d) Marilyn Monroe.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Charlie drinking in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. How does Bill describe Violet when he's arguing with Barbara in the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What is the name of the student that Bill has been having an affair with?

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