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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. What poet does Beverly quote with the line "The world is gradually becoming a place where I do not care to be anymore" in the Prologue?
(a) Giacomo Leopardi.
(b) John Berryman.
(c) Emily Dickinson.
(d) Carl Jung.

2. For how long has Beverly been missing in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

3. What is Charlie drinking in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Beer.
(c) Cola.
(d) Wine.

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

5. Who is the ex-boyfriend that Karen "loved so intensely," according to her narrative in Act 2?
(a) Peter.
(b) Paul.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Jason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is depicted on Johnna's necklace?

2. What is Sheriff Gilbeau's first name?

3. At what time does Act 2 begin?

4. For what crime did the sheriff's father go to the penitentiary, according to Mattie Fae in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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