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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Beverly quote with the line "Life is very long..." in the Prologue?
(a) Emily Dickinson.
(b) T. S. Elliot.
(c) Edgar Allan Poe.
(d) Giacomo Leopardi

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

3. What is Sheriff Gilbeau's first name?
(a) Peter.
(b) Roger.
(c) Deon.
(d) Jack.

4. What business is Charlie in?
(a) The shoe business.
(b) The stock market.
(c) The upholstery business.
(d) The car business.

5. What does Jean offer Johnna when she visits her in her room in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Beer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. What aspect of Beverly's personality does Violet say she first fell in love with in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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