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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Tilden left corn husks on the floor, who did Halie say would be upset if they found them on the floor?
(a) Ansel.
(b) Tilden.
(c) Dodge.
(d) Bradley.

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

4. There are vague hints about a dark secret hidden in what area of the farm?
(a) The living room on the sofa.
(b) The backyard.
(c) The back porch.
(d) Upstairs.

5. Who shouts from upstairs telling Dodge to take his medication when he coughs?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Halie.
(c) Father Dewis.
(d) Tilden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Halie tell Dodge they have to take care of?

3. What position did Dodge hold in the family?

4. What is primary character does Halie portray?

5. Who are having an adulterous affair in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Halie's way of showing her apparent concern for Dodge?

2. What is Bradley like at the start of the play?

3. In the first act, where are the characters?

4. What explanation does Halie for spending time with Father Dewis?

5. Describe Halie's character in the first act.

6. How are Dodge and Halie presented in the first act?

7. What is Tilden's condition when he gets back from his stay in New Mexico?

8. Describe Tilden at the start of Act 1.

9. What proves that Halie is far from a care taking wife?

10. What is Halie's predication about Bradley and the corn husks on the floor?

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