August: Osage County Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

At this point in the play (the Prologue), what seems to be a possible reason for Beverly's drinking? (from Prologue)

Lack of career success.

Having to deal with his difficult wife.

A too-vivid imagination.

It helps him subdue his attraction to Johnna.

2.

What is ironic about Charlie’s comments to Mattie Fae about Beverly? (from Act Three, Scene 1)

Charlie doesn't know that Barbara is in fact Mattie Fae's daughter.

Charlie doesn't know that Mattie Fae had an affair with Beverly.

Charlie doesn't know that Mattie Fae was Beverly's true love.

Charlie doesn't know that Beverly and Mattie Fae hated each other.

3.

The use of mind / emotion altering substances seems to be a significant part of the play's thematic interest in mother/daughter relationships. Which substances used by which characters in this section can be seen as manifesting this theme? (from Act 2, Part 2 (pages 67 – 82))

Violet and pills; Ivy and marijuana.

Barbara and alcohol; Karen and marijuana.

Barbara and alcohol; Jean and marijuana.

Karen and alcohol; Jean and marijuana.

4.

What do Beverly and poet T.S. Eliot seem to have in common? (from Prologue)

A female servant.

A wife with significant emotional difficulties.

A happy and healthy marriage.

Alcoholism.

5.

Which character in Act 1, Scene 1 is referred to as having issues with marijuana? (from Act 1, Scene 1)

Barbara.

Violet.

Charlie.

Jean.

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