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))

Violet and pills; Ivy and marijuana.

Karen and alcohol; Jean and marijuana.

Barbara and alcohol; Karen and marijuana.

Barbara and alcohol; Jean and marijuana.

2.

Which previously referred-to situation can be seen as being clearly echoed in the emerging Steve / Jean relationship? (from Act 2, Part 2 (pages 67 – 82))

Ivy's comments about wishing she could be more independent.

Barbara's comments about older men and younger women.

Karen's comments about how reliable Steve is.

Violet's comments about older men and younger women.

3.

What previous incident in the narrative is echoed by Violet’s comments about younger women and older men? (from Act 2, Part 1 (pages 57 – 67))

Beverly's affair with Johnna.

Barbara's affair with a student.

Bill's affair with a student.

Beverly's affair with a student.

4.

Why is it significant that Johnna is reading a book of poetry by T.S. Eliot? (from Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3)

Eliot was the poet referred to by Violet in the prologue.

Eliot was the poet referred to by Beverly in the prologue.

Eliot is the poet assigned to her in her English Literature class.

Eliot is Violet's favorite poet.

5.

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

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

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

She has verbally attacked and abused Johnna throughout the play.

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

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