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Buried Child Quiz

Sam Shepard
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Buried Child Quiz

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1)

Who is Shelly? (from Act 2)

Vince's sister.
Tilden's sister.
Bradley's wife.
Vince's girlfriend.
2)

Who gives hope to the family that the family structure will be saved? (from Act 3)

Halie.
Vince.
Bradley.
Father Dewis.
3)

How did Halie betray the family? (from Act 2)

By failing to keep her responsibilities to her husband.
The family's history.
The promises of the church.
Covering her head with a blanket..
4)

What did Vince do to try to be remembered? (from Act 2)

Cut Dodge's hair.
Picked vegetables from the yard.
Met with Father Dewis.
Played the tricks he used to do as a child.
5)

During the six years when Vince was away, which members of the family has he seen? (from Act 2)

Vince and Halie.
Bradley and Halie.
None.
Dodge and Tilden.
6)

Which of the following statements is true? (from Act 2)

The story is based on the life of Sam Shepard's neighbor.
The story reflects many of Sam Shepard's real experiences.
The story reflects many of Sam Shepard's dreams.
The story is based on the life of Sam Shepard's son.
7)

How would Sam Shepard describe this family structure? (from Act 3)

On their way to restoration.
Finally buiding the monument for Ansel.
Moving closer to their goals for the farm.
Total chaos.
8)

How does Vince differ from his other family members? (from Act 3)

He is a good singer.
He is a good dancer.
He behaves rationally.
He has a girlfriend.
9)

Where was Ansel in Act 2? (from Act 2)

He was in the market with Father Dewis.
He was living in New Mexico.
He was out in the backyard.
He was not mentioned in Act 2.
10)

According to Tilden, where did the little baby go? (from Act 2)

To a farmhouse in Illinois.
To New Mexico.
It just disappeared.
To Ansel's house.
11)

What marked the climax of this play? (from Act 3)

Halie talking to Father Dewis upstairs.
Dodge bequeathing all his possessions to Vince except the farm tools.
Shelly leaving the family when a lot of the secrets have been revealed.
Tilden digging up the corpse of the baby buried in the back yard, which coincides with the death of his father.
12)

Who is Vince's mother? (from Act 2)

It is not mentioned.
Ansel's wife.
Halie.
A member of the church.
13)

What is the dysfunctional theme of this play? (from Act 2)

The incest between a father and his daughter.
The incest between a mother and her son.
The affair between a priest and Shelly.
The incest between a brother and a sister.
14)

How does Father Dewis deal with the spiritual problems of this family? (from Act 3)

He doesn't deal with this family's problems.
He promises Dodge he will not see Hallie again.
He teaches them how to pray for forgiveness.
He helps Halie to see her mistakes in the brokenness of this family.
15)

What vegetables did Tilden pick from the garden? (from Act 2)

Turnips.
Peas and potatoes.
Cabbages.
Carrots.
16)

Who did Dodge give the farm to? (from Act 3)

Vince.
Tilden.
Halie.
Bradley.
17)

When does Dodge forgive Halie for her betrayal? (from Act 3)

Never. He dies angry and spiteful.
After Ansel died and he saw how much it hurt her.
After she confesses the birth of the baby boy.
When she breaks off her relationship with Father Dewis.
18)

What relation is Halie to Shelly? (from Act 2)

Shelly's minister's girlfriend.
Her cousin.
Shelly's boyfriend's mother.
Her aunt.
19)

What gives the story a little hope at the end? (from Act 3)

The fact that Shelly returns to New Mexico.
The fact that Vince will be taking over the farm.
The fact that there are younger people who can look after the house.
The fact that there is nothing left in the backyard.
20)

What is Sam Shepard's style of writing? (from Act 3)

He uses a lot of comparisons to food.
He uses ambiguity a lot, implied certain outcomes rather than explicitly stating them.
He is very descriptive and graphic, detailing each scene including the landscapes and scenery.
He is very clear about the events that take place.
21)

Which character should be blamed for everything that happened to the family? (from Act 2)

Ansel's wife.
Bradley's mother.
Tilden's wife.
No specific character.
22)

How is Vince when he returns from outside in Act 3? (from Act 3)

He is drunk and throws whiskey bottles at the porch wall.
He asks Shelly to help him care for Halie.
He asks Tilden to explain the mess he finds the family in.
He asks Shelly to marry him and help him with the farm.
23)

Which statement best describes Vince and Tilden's relationship? (from Act 2)

Father and son are rivals, competing for Shelly's attention.
Father and son hate each other very much.
Father and son do not maintain a close relationship.
Father and son are very close, often taking trips together.
24)

What did Dodge want them to do with the farm tools? (from Act 3)

He wanted them to build a monument for his farm tools for everyone to see.
He wanted Vince to sell them at the next county fair.
He wanted them to burn the farm tools and throw his body on top of the heap.
He wanted them to wrap the farm tools in plastic and keep them on a shelf.
25)

When Tilden talked to Shelly about Vince, what did he say? (from Act 2)

He said that he thought he saw a small face inside Vince's face.
He said that he saw Dodge's face in Vince's face.
He said that he saw Ansel's face in Vince's face.
He said that he saw Father Dewis' face in Vince's face.
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