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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the result of the incestuous relationship between Halie and Tilden?
(a) A baby boy was born.
(b) Dodge and Halie had a better relationship.
(c) Dodge and Tiden had a stronger relationship.
(d) Bradley became a father.

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

3. What is the backdrop for this play?
(a) Living room in an Illinois farm house.
(b) Upstairs where Halie hides during the play.
(c) The backporch overlooking the garden.
(d) The backyard where vegetables are picked.

4. What is Shelly's relation to the family?
(a) Bradley's mother.
(b) Ansel's wife.
(c) Tilden's wife.
(d) Vince's girlfriend.

5. What does the family hedge around?
(a) Ansel has a son.
(b) A dark family secret.
(c) Father Dewis is really Halie's husband.
(d) Bradley has a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was not recognized after a six year absence?

2. What seemed to be just below the surface of this family's relationship?

3. Ansel was a promising son of who?

4. Where did Tilden return from, broken and unable to care for himself?

5. What character stayed on stage during the first two acts of the play?

(see the answer key)

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