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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did "all structural care" cease on the Weston home, according to the stage directions in the Prologue?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1965.

2. Who does Violet claim was her mother's favorite child in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Mattie Fae.
(b) Violet.
(c) Jean.
(d) Anna.

3. Where do Barbara and Bill live?
(a) Miami.
(b) Boulder.
(c) Tulsa.
(d) Chattanooga.

4. By what name does Beverly refer to Johnna's father in the Prologue?
(a) Mr. White.
(b) Mr. Youngbird.
(c) Mr. Littlebear.
(d) Mr. Lightfoot.

5. What is Charlie's last name?
(a) Weston.
(b) Fordham.
(c) Aiken.
(d) Heidebrecht.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is August: Osage County set?

2. What is Mattie Fae drinking in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. For what crime did the sheriff's father go to the penitentiary, according to Mattie Fae in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Who is Ivy's former boyfriend that Violet calls a loser in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who does Violet say was the only woman "pretty enough to go without makeup" in Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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