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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month does Violet claim it is in the beginning of Act 2?

2. When did "all structural care" cease on the Weston home, according to the stage directions in the Prologue?

3. What belonging of Beverly's has gone missing along with him in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What is the last thing that Barbara says to Bill before going to sleep in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. With whom did Steve go to get wine in Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the first climax that occurs in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

4. When and where does Act 2 begin?

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

6. What is significant about the revelations regarding Sheriff Gilbeau in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

8. What information is revealed in the Stage Directions in the beginning of the play?

9. What is significant about the reference to Sheriff Gilbeau in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the family dynamic of the Aiken family in August: Osage County. How many children do Mattie Fae and Charlie have? How would you describe the relationship between Mattie Fae and Charlie? How would you describe their relationship with Little Charles?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Jean in the play. How old is Jean? How would you describe Jean's relationships with her mother and father? Whom does Jean become closest to in the course of the play? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Beverly Weston in the play. How old is Beverly? What was his claim to fame? What do Beverly's actions in the narrative reveal about his character and situation?

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