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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) With Father Dewis.
(b) In the backyard.
(c) Upstairs off stage.
(d) Visiting Ansel.

2. What is the first thing noticed about Halie?
(a) She is in the garden club.
(b) She tries to pretend that her marriage and family are strong.
(c) She loves vegetables.
(d) She constructs grave stones.

3. Why does Father Dewis come by?
(a) To see Dodge
(b) To see Tilden
(c) To see Ansel
(d) To see Halie

4. What part of this play reflects Sam Shephard's own life?
(a) His father a Christain.
(b) his brother had an affair with hiis minister.
(c) His father was an alcoholic.
(d) His mother had an affair with her minister.

5. Where were Vince and Shelly heading when they stopped at the farm?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Texas.
(d) New Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was an old boyfriend of Halie's who Dodge taunts her about?

2. What did Halie say she and Father Dewis were doing all night when they came home drunk?

3. Who had the incestuous relationship?

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

5. How was Vince treated when he got to the farm?

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