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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1 Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jean says the women in her family have a history of what?
(a) Infertility.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Hot-tempers.
(d) Miscarriage.

2. What does August say that they were racing against early in Act 1?
(a) The construction of a dam.
(b) The lease ending.
(c) Being shut down by preservationists.
(d) An interstate being built.

3. Who tells Delia that the book is a success and "she was a failure?"
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) August.
(d) Her publisher.

4. What does Dan say his roommate studied in college?
(a) Archeology.
(b) Medieval History.
(c) Computer science.
(d) Philosophy.

5. What does Delia say she did after finishing her book?
(a) Hid it under her bed.
(b) Got drunk for three days.
(c) Went to a party.
(d) Made a fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says, "The natives get restless at night. The dogs raid the hen houses?"

2. What does Cynthia say the posts were used for in Act 1?

3. What is the name of the person to whom August speaks in the tape recorder?

4. How do we know when August is alone in his study?

5. How old is Kirsten?

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