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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. Who did Shelly try to help with the vegetables from the garden?

2. Where was Halie in Act 2?

3. Finally, what did Vince cry out in anguish?

4. When is Ansel to come home?

5. What did Dodge remove from the table when he sent Vince to town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Shelly's attitude and behavior throughout the visit?

2. Who is Vince's father?

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

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

5. What could Tilden have meant when he was talking about having no hymn for the baby's disappearance?

6. Where is Halie in Act 2?

7. What is the proof that Shelly is sympathetic to Tilden?

8. Was there any indication that Tilden resentful or unfriendly towards Shelly?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Tilden and Bradley. Who should care of who and why?

Essay Topic 2

Bradley was not mentioned in the later part of the story. What could have happened to him? Where is he when all the chaos was happening?

Essay Topic 3

Tilden and Bradley both had unfortunate conditions. Was it because their family was dysfunctional, that prevents them from coping normally with society? Should they have sought help instead of coming back to their parents?

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