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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. By what name does Mattie Fae call Little Charles when she enters in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Prince.
(b) James Dean.
(c) Liberace.
(d) Fatso.

2. What does Little Charles say to his father as they arrive in Act 2?
(a) "Where's mom?"
(b) "How was the funeral?"
(c) "I told you to call me."
(d) "I'm sorry, Dad."

3. Who is the boy that Jean says she used to date in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Josh.
(b) James.
(c) Mark.
(d) Bill.

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

5. From what Native American tribe did Johnna descend?
(a) Yurok.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Paiute.
(d) Cheyenne.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Beverly Weston described as in the stage directions?

2. To whose memory does Tracy Letts dedicate August: Osage County?

3. Who consoles Barbara when she collapses in tears after hearing of her father's death in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. What does Violet describe her mother giving to her for Christmas in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What does Barbara tell Jean do promise her in Act 1, Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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