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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. Where does Karen say she is going on her honeymoon in Act 2?

2. What is Charlie drinking in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What is Charlie watching on television in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

5. Who is the eldest of Beverly and Violet's children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What theme is introduced in Act 1, Scene 1 of August: Osage County?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How and why are Karen and Violet juxtaposed against one another in the beginning of Act 2?

10. How would you describe the conflicts between Barbara and Violet in Act 1, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the conflicts that arise in Act 2 of the play. What physical conflicts take place? What leads up to these conflicts? Are the conflicts in Act 2 resolved? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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