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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. The children reflects what in this play?
(a) The happieness found in Illinois.
(b) Their hunger for vegetables.
(c) The brokeness of the family structure.
(d) How much they miss Ansel.

2. How long had Vince been gone?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Six years.

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

4. What does Tilden talk to Shelly about?
(a) Ansel's death.
(b) Bradley's accident.
(c) His time in jail.
(d) The baby. The Little baby.

5. What vegetables did Tilden pick from the garden?
(a) Cabbages.
(b) Turnips.
(c) Carrots.
(d) Peas and potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Shelly?

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

3. Who didn't remember Vince?

4. When is Ansel to come home?

5. What is Shelly's relation to the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Vince's father?

2. What is Shelly's attitude and behavior throughout the visit?

3. What was the relationship between Fahter Dewis and Halie?

4. Was Vince upset over the fact that he was not recognized by his father and grandfather?

5. Dodge persuades Vince to take what from the table?

6. What is the proof that Shelly is sympathetic to Tilden?

7. What is an indication that Vince was upset over the fact that he was not recognized by his father and grandfather?

8. Where is Halie in Act 2?

9. What could have Tilden meant when he remarked that he saw a face within Vince's face?

10. What could Tilden have meant when he was talking about having no hymn for the baby's disappearance?

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