August: Osage County Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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))

Karen and alcohol; Jean and marijuana.

Violet and pills; Ivy and marijuana.

Barbara and alcohol; Karen and marijuana.

Barbara and alcohol; Jean and marijuana.

2.

What is the most likely reason that Barbara's comment about getting to bed with her "husband" is so pointed? (from Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3)

Bill doesn't feel like her husband because Beverly hated him.

Bill doesn't feel like her husband because he's having an affair.

Bill doesn't feel like her husband because he's not Jean's father.

Bill doesn't feel like her husband because she's having an affair.

3.

Violet's comments about men finding younger women attractive can be seen as echoing what other situation in the play? (from Act 2, Part 1 (pages 57 – 67))

Charlie's affair with a high school student.

Bill's marriage to Barbara.

Beverly's affair with a student.

Bill's affair with a student.

4.

Why is it ironic that Violet finds comfort from Johnna? (from Act Three, Scene 5)

She has verbally attacked and abused Johnna throughout the play.

Johnna has indicated throughout the play that she can't stand Violet.

She has said repeatedly that Johnna is the most unsympathetic person in the house.

Johnna has indicated throughout the play that she wants nothing more than for Violet to be all right.

5.

Who defends Jean from Steve? (from Act Three, Scenes 2, 3, and 4)

Barbara.

Johnna.

Bill.

Karen.

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