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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 3 (pages 82 – 97).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where does Karen describe her imaginary husband giving her vacation tickets in Act 2?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Belize.
(c) California.
(d) New York.

2. How old is Beverly Weston described as in the stage directions?
(a) 69.
(b) 72.
(c) 75.
(d) 59.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the three-way-split conversation that occurs in Act 2, who is Barbara speaking with?

3. What does Jean offer Johnna when she visits her in her room in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What 1925 film does Jean rush in to watch on television in Act 2?

5. What does Karen say she believes men are better than women at in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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