Buried Child Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 95 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Buried Child Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 95 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The children reflects what in this play?

2. What vegetables did Tilden pick from the garden?

3. What two characters are introduced in this act?

4. Who was an old boyfriend of Halie's who Dodge taunts her about?

5. What is the dysfunctional theme of this play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an indication that Vince was upset over the fact that he was not recognized by his father and grandfather?

2. Who are the new characters introduced in Act 2?

3. Was it easy for Vince to connect with his family when he came for a visit?

4. What could have Tilden meant when he remarked that he saw a face within Vince's face?

5. Where do you think Act 2 takes place in?

6. What was Tilden referring to when he was refered to the little baby's disappearance?

7. What could Vince have meant by his remark about betraying family taboos?

8. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

9. Where is Halie in Act 2?

10. Was Vince upset over the fact that he was not recognized by his father and grandfather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Halie's dead son Ansel is obviously favored by her. Do you think things would have been different if Ansel was alive? Could Ansel's death have triggered the many problems the family had?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Bradley and Tilden was strained because of the brokenness of their father's and mother's relationship. How much of the dysfunction was due to the betrayal?

Essay Topic 3

Tilden and Bradley seem to have different personalities. Tilden seems mild while Bradley was clearly described as an aggressive fellow. Is there a possibility that they have different fathers? What are the circumstances in the story supporting your theory?

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