August: Osage County Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Tracy Letts
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

August: Osage County Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Tracy Letts
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. By what name does Beverly refer to Johnna's father in the Prologue?
(a) Mr. Lightfoot.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mr. Youngbird.
(d) Mr. Littlebear.

3. Where has Karen arranged for her wedding to take place in Act 2?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Tulsa.
(c) New York.
(d) Miami.

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

5. Who is Ivy's former boyfriend that Violet calls a loser in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Barry.
(b) James.
(c) Mark.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Barbara say she's shared a bed with Bill in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

3. How old is Beverly Weston described as in the stage directions?

4. What room is located UPSTAIRS CENTER of the Weston home?

5. What is Sheriff Gilbeau's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theme is predominant in Act 1, Scene 4? How is this theme developed in the scene?

2. Where do the Weston family members make arrangements to stay in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. How is the temperature of the Weston home metaphorical in August: Osage County?

4. What is ironic about Karen's descriptions of Steve in the beginning of Act 2?

5. What is the significance of Jean's partaking of marijuana in Act 1, Scene 2?

6. Where does the second climax occur in Act 1, Scene 4?

7. What is indicated by Sheriff Gilbeau's conversation with Bill in Act 1, Scene 4?

8. How is the theme of interpersonal responsibilities illustrated in the beginning of Act 2?

9. What foreshadowing can be seen in Act 1, Scene 1?

10. What is significant about the reference to the safety deposit box in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer keys)

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