1. What does Sheriff Gilbeau give to Violet when she descends the stairs in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A beer.
(b) A letter.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A photograph.

2. When did August: Osage County win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
(a) 2008.
(b) 2010.
(c) 2009.
(d) 2011.

3. How long does Bill tell Barbara she has "left to fight and make up" with Jean in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 50 years.

4. What is the name of the book that Beverly wrote and published?
(a) As I Lay Dying.
(b) The Long Road Home.
(c) Meadowlark.
(d) The Room.

5. Who berates Jean for watching a movie on television in Act 2?
(a) Little Charles.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Violet.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To whom did Beverly dedicate the book he wrote?

3. On what instrument does Little Charles play Ivy a song in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Violet says that Beverly was a "world-class alcoholic" for more than how many years in Act 2?

5. What does Steve say to Jean as he exits with Karen in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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