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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. How does Bill describe Violet when he's arguing with Barbara in the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "Pill-popping and vicious."
(b) "Ugly as a dog."
(c) "Miserable and grieving."
(d) "Crazy as a loon."

2. What does Barbara tell Jean do promise her in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) To stop smoking marijuana.
(b) To remain a virgin.
(c) To get married.
(d) To die after her.

3. When does August: Osage County begin?
(a) March, 2006.
(b) May, 2008.
(c) June, 2006.
(d) August, 2007.

4. How did Johnna's father die?
(a) He was in a plane crash.
(b) He committed suicide.
(c) He had a heart attack.
(d) He died from cancer.

5. What aspect of Beverly's personality does Violet say she first fell in love with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His mystery.
(b) His virtue.
(c) His kindness.
(d) His gregariousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did "all structural care" cease on the Weston home, according to the stage directions in the Prologue?

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

3. What time does Sheriff Gilbeau tell Violet it is when she asks in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. What is the last thing that Barbara says to Bill before going to sleep in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Where does the sheriff say Beverly's body was found in Act 1, Scene 4?

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