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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Sam Shepherd chose a farm as the setting of this play?
(a) it was a contrast between fertile farming and the deteriation of this family.
(b) He loves to watch vegetables grow.
(c) It was a beautiful vision of this family's fruitful garden.
(d) He was sure Dodge would rallie in the end.

2. Who's life is centered on a couch, television, and a bottle?
(a) Tilden.
(b) Ansel.
(c) Dodge.
(d) Father Dewis.

3. How long has it been since the garden has been worked, according to Dodge?
(a) Since the death of Ansel
(b) Thirty years
(c) Bradley's return
(d) Tilden's return

4. What does Halie say Dodge has become?
(a) The father of Tildren's children.
(b) An evil, spiteful, vengeful man.
(c) The man with a wooden leg.
(d) Head of Bradley's household.

5. What is the main theme of this play?
(a) The dysfunction of this family.
(b) The virtue of marriage.
(c) The best way to grow vegtables.
(d) How to be a strong Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the characters appears to be an upright and righteous member of the church, who is that character?

2. Whose betrayal started the total destruction of this family?

3. Why does Halie say she didn't want Tilden not to go outside?

4. When Tilden left corn husks on the floor, who did Halie say would be upset if they found them on the floor?

5. Halie pretends to care for who?

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