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

2. What animal is depicted on Johnna's necklace?
(a) A lizard.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A bird.
(d) A wolf.

3. By what name does Beverly refer to Johnna's father in the Prologue?
(a) Mr. Littlebear.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mr. Lightfoot.
(d) Mr. Youngbird.

4. In the Prologue, Beverly tells Johnna, "I know how to launder my dirty undies... done it all my life, me or my wife, but I'm finding it's getting in the way of my" what?
(a) "Writing."
(b) "Television time."
(c) "Research."
(d) "Drinking."

5. To whom did Beverly dedicate the book he wrote?
(a) Jean.
(b) Ivy.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Violet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Violet say was the only woman "pretty enough to go without makeup" in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. Who is the youngest of Beverly and Violet's children?

4. How long ago was Beverly's book published, according to Barbara in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What is Johnna's last name?

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