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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Halie spend most of her time?
(a) Visiting Ansel.
(b) In the backyard.
(c) Upstairs off stage.
(d) With Father Dewis.

2. Where did Vince get the money to buy the whiskey?
(a) From the kitchen table.
(b) From the pantry.
(c) From Halie.
(d) From Father Dewis.

3. When did Halie say she knew Ansel would be a dead man?
(a) When Dodge cried.
(b) When he kissed the bride.
(c) When he placed a ring on his bride's finger.
(d) When the priest had a gun.

4. Who has a security blanket?
(a) Tilden.
(b) Bradley.
(c) Dodge.
(d) Halie.

5. Who was an old boyfriend of Halie's who Dodge taunts her about?
(a) Her daughter's boyfriend.
(b) A horse breeder.
(c) A farmer.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who had the incestuous relationship?

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

4. Who usually comes drunk after being out all night? And who does she bring with her?

5. Why does Sam Shephard write about this type of family?

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