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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Barbara tell Jean do promise her in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) To stop smoking marijuana.
(b) To get married.
(c) To die after her.
(d) To remain a virgin.

3. When is Karen's wedding set for?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) September 3.
(d) New Year's Day.

4. What is the name of the student that Bill has been having an affair with?
(a) Mary.
(b) Anna.
(c) Cindy.
(d) Sarah.

5. What does Mattie Fae criticize her son for not knowing in Act 2?
(a) How to worship.
(b) How to pack a suitcase.
(c) How to drive.
(d) How to talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Violet claim was her mother's favorite child in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Jean offer Johnna when she visits her in her room in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Who is the author of the book that Johnna is reading in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What animal is depicted on Johnna's necklace?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most important plot element that is revealed in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What is significant about the revelations regarding Sheriff Gilbeau in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What theme is introduced in Act 1, Scene 1 of August: Osage County?

4. What is significant about Violet's comments about aging women in Act 2?

5. What information is revealed to the reader/audience in Act 1, Scene 3?

6. What is significant about the conversation between Ivy and Violet in the beginning of Act 2?

7. What is significant about the references to Barbara's career in Act 1, Scene 2?

8. Where do the Weston family members make arrangements to stay in Act 1, Scene 1?

9. What is indicated by Sheriff Gilbeau's conversation with Bill in Act 1, Scene 4?

10. What is significant about the reference to Sheriff Gilbeau in Act 1, Scene 1?

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