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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sheriff Gilbeau give to Violet when she descends the stairs in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A beer.
(c) A letter.
(d) A cigarette.

2. What animal is depicted on Johnna's necklace?
(a) A lizard.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A bird.

3. What is the last thing that Barbara says to Bill before going to sleep in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "I'm filing for a divorce, Bill."
(b) "I'm going home."
(c) "My father's dead, Bill."
(d) "I'm going to take you for everything."

4. How does Bill describe Violet when he's arguing with Barbara in the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "Miserable and grieving."
(b) "Crazy as a loon."
(c) "Pill-popping and vicious."
(d) "Ugly as a dog."

5. Where does Johnna enter from when Violet calls for Barbara in the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) The attic.
(b) The study.
(c) The living room.
(d) The kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago was Beverly's book published, according to Barbara in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. How old is Violet Weston described in the stage directions?

3. What is Charlie's last name?

4. When does August: Osage County begin?

5. What is Violet doing when Barbara comes downstairs in the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

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