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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1 (pages 57 – 67).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the lighting described in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) "Sunlight shines through the blinds."
(b) "Blackness; then, a single flashlight appears upstage left."
(c) "A spotlight shines at the up-left area of the stage."
(d) "Red and blue police flashers bounce light across the front porch."

2. Where has Karen arranged for her wedding to take place in Act 2?
(a) Miami.
(b) Hawaii.
(c) New York.
(d) Tulsa.

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

4. What is the name of Karen's fiance?
(a) Steve.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Paul.
(d) Bill.

5. Who is Ivy's former boyfriend that Violet calls a loser in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) James.
(b) Paul.
(c) Barry.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Johnna's father die?

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

3. How much older than Karen is Steve?

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

5. When does August: Osage County begin?

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