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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. For how long does Barbara say she's shared a bed with Bill in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) 18 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 23 years.
(d) 16 years.

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?
(a) "Drinking."
(b) "Research."
(c) "Writing."
(d) "Television time."

3. What kind of cancer does Violet have?
(a) Ovarian cancer.
(b) Cancer of the mouth.
(c) Breast cancer.
(d) Lung cancer.

4. What is the last thing that Barbara says to Bill before going to sleep in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "I'm filing for a divorce, Bill."
(b) "My father's dead, Bill."
(c) "I'm going home."
(d) "I'm going to take you for everything."

5. Who does Mattie Fae say is moving to New York in Act 2?
(a) Violet.
(b) Jean.
(c) Steve.
(d) Little Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Karen describe her imaginary husband giving her vacation tickets in Act 2?

2. What musician's album does Charlie discover by the stereo in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Where is August: Osage County set?

4. What is the name of Sheriff Gilbeau's father?

5. Who is the eldest of Beverly and Violet's children?

(see the answer key)

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