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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 is the author of the book that Johnna is reading in Act 1, Scene 2?
2. Where does the sheriff say Beverly's body was found in Act 1, Scene 4?
3. What does Barbara say Sheriff Gilbeau's father did on the day of the prom when they were dating in Act 1, Scene 4?
4. What room is located at RIGHT on the first floor of the Weston home?
5. What is the name of the book that Beverly wrote and published?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the first climax that occurs in Act 1, Scene 4?
2. When and where does Act 2 begin?
3. What is indicated by Sheriff Gilbeau's conversation with Bill in Act 1, Scene 4?
4. What foreshadowing can be seen in Act 1, Scene 1?
5. What is ironic about Karen's descriptions of Steve in the beginning of Act 2?
6. What theme is predominant in Act 1, Scene 4? How is this theme developed in the scene?
7. Where does the second climax occur in Act 1, Scene 4?
8. What is significant about the reference to Sheriff Gilbeau in Act 1, Scene 1?
9. What is the significance of the discussion of Johnna's name in the Prologue?
10. What information is revealed in the Stage Directions in the beginning of the play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the character of Johnna in the novel. What brings Johnna to the Weston home? How do the inhabitants of the home treat Johnna? How does Johnna's character evolve in the story?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the relationship between Barbara and Bill in August: Osage County. What has led to their separation? Why has Bill accompanied Barbara to see her family? How does the relationship between these characters evolve in the course of the play?
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