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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. When the cell phone rings during grace in Act 2, what television show's theme song is the ring-tone?
(a) "Mork and Mindy."
(b) "The Jeffersons."
(c) "All in the Family."
(d) "Sanford and Sons."

2. What is the final line that Barbara exclaims in the end of Act 2?
(a) "I'm running things now!"
(b) "Clear out the cabinets!"
(c) "I love you!"
(d) "Mother, come back here!"

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

4. Where are Barbara and Ivy in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 5?
(a) In the guest bedroom.
(b) In the study.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In the living room.

5. How does Sheriff Gilbeau describe his marital status in Act 3, Scene 4?
(a) He is divorced.
(b) He is engaged.
(c) He is separated.
(d) He is married.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the man that Ivy is involved with romantically?

3. When did August: Osage County premiere in New York?

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

5. Who brings in Mattie Fae's casserole in Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic about Karen's discussion of the past in Act 2?

2. How would you describe Mattie Fae Aiken's character?

3. How are Violet and Little Charles juxtaposed against one another in Act 2?

4. How does irony come into play in the final moments of Act 3, Scene 5?

5. How does Violet feel about her circumstances in Act 3, Scene 5?

6. How does Johnna respond to Barbara when they discuss Johnna's employment in Act 3, Scene 3?

7. What is the significance of Violet's story about the boots in Act 3, Scene 1?

8. How is the theme of competition illustrated in Act 3?

9. What happens when Barbara and Violet are left alone together in Act 3, Scene 1?

10. What is revealed of Mattie Fae's character in Act 3, Scene 1?

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