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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 2, 3, and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in the house are Barbara and Johnna at the top of Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) In the living room.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In the study.

2. How long does Mattie Fae say it's been since they've visited Violet's home in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 years.

3. Where does Ivy tell her sisters she is planning to move in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Chicago.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) New Mexico.

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

5. To whose memory does Tracy Letts dedicate August: Osage County?
(a) To the memory of Dennis Letts.
(b) To the memory of Howard Starks.
(c) To the memory of August Wilson.
(d) To the memory of James Joyce.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away does Bill say his and Barbara's daughter is when they are arguing in the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. Violet claims in Act 2 that she was attacked by one of her "mother's many gentlemen friends" with what weapon?

3. What business is Charlie in?

4. What does Violet offer to give Barbara as the family begins to eat dinner in Act 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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