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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. Who agrees to identify the body of Beverly in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. How long ago was Beverly's book published, according to Barbara in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who accompanies Barbara when she comes downstairs when her mother is calling for her in the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

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

5. What is Violet holding in her hand at the opening of Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How would you describe Violet's attitude toward Johnna in Act 1?

4. What is significant about Violet's comments about aging women in Act 2?

5. What important exposition is established in the Prologue to August: Osage County?

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

7. What is the significance of the discussion of Johnna's name in the Prologue?

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

9. What is significant about the references to Barbara's career in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Barbara's relationship with Sheriff Gilbeau. How is the history of Barbara's relationship with Gilbeau described? What is their current relationship like? How does this relationship evolve?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of longing for connection in August: Osage County. How does this theme manifest itself through the main characters? How is the theme developed through action in the plot? What symbolism and/or imagery relates to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of addiction in August: Osage County. What characters display tendencies toward addiction? What has led to these tendencies? How is the struggle of addiction dealt with in the narrative?

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