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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 is Beverly drinking while he interviews Johnna in the Prologue?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

2. What is the name of the student that Bill has been having an affair with?
(a) Mary.
(b) Cindy.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sarah.

3. At what time does Act 2 begin?
(a) 3:00 p.m.
(b) 8:00 a.m.
(c) 10:00 a.m.
(d) 12:00 p.m.

4. What does Karen say she believes men are better than women at in Act 2?
(a) Stalling.
(b) Writing.
(c) Doing.
(d) Making excuses.

5. Where is August: Osage County set?
(a) Tuscon, Arizona.
(b) Chattanooga, Tennessee.
(c) Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
(d) Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Violet say was the only woman "pretty enough to go without makeup" in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. How long ago was Beverly's book published, according to Barbara in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Barbara tell Jean do promise her in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

(see the answer key)

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