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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Barbara and Sheriff Gilbeau do instead of attending the prom?
(a) They broke into a motel room and spent the night together.
(b) They broke into a chapel and drank beer and kissed.
(c) They went to Reno and got married.
(d) They went to a bar in Tulsa.

3. Violet claims in Act 2 that she was attacked by one of her "mother's many gentlemen friends" with what weapon?
(a) A chainsaw.
(b) A rolling pin.
(c) A leather belt.
(d) A claw hammer.

4. What is Violet holding in her hand at the opening of Act 2?
(a) A bottle of pills.
(b) A wine glass.
(c) A gun.
(d) An umbrella.

5. What song does Violet play on the stereo when she comes downstairs to Sheriff Gilbeau in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) "Blackbird."
(b) "Lay Down, Sally."
(c) "Jealous Guy."
(d) "Where it Matters."

Short Answer Questions

1. By what name does Mattie Fae call Little Charles when she enters in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What is the last name of the boy Raymond that Violet describes in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. At what time does Act 2 begin?

4. Where does Ivy work?

5. What does Barbara accuse Violet of being at the dinner table in Act 2?

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