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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Halie say needs to stay out of the yard?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Dodge.
(c) Tilden.
(d) Father Dewis.

2. What is the theme of this play?
(a) Openess.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Trust.
(d) Betrayal.

3. If you described Dodge's life, what would be the first thing you would notice?
(a) He is devoted to his children.
(b) He is very active and loves to jog.
(c) His life is confinded to the couch, television, and a bottle.
(d) He is proud of his wife.

4. What seemed to be just below the surface of this family's relationship?
(a) A light reference to a dark family secret.
(b) The fact that Bradley was a drunk.
(c) That Tilden was a practising Catholic.
(d) That Father Dewis truly cared for Halie.

5. What character stayed on stage during the first two acts of the play?
(a) The minister, and friend.
(b) A city man trying to learn to farm.
(c) The owner, and the farmer of the land.
(d) The host of the church meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character was on stage during Act one?

2. Who was on their way to Mexico?

3. Where did Halie spend most of her time?

4. Who tried to present themselves as the one in charge of the family, but was ignored by everyone?

5. How many sons do Halie and Dodge have?

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