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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Father Dewis come by?

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

3. What is in Illinois?

4. What does Tilden continue to bring in from the backyard?

5. When did Halie say she knew Ansel would be a dead man?

Short Essay Questions

1. What's one indication that Tilden is not his self and disturbed?

2. Who is the first character to appear in Act 1?

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

4. Where is Tilden prohibited from going to?

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

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

7. What might be Bradley's reasons for being so mean?

8. What is Halie's frustration over the two brothers, Tilden and Bradley?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tilden's wife, or Vince's mother was never mentioned in the story. Who could it have been? Was it possible that Halie was Vince's mother and grandmother? What is the information that can support your answer?

Essay Topic 2

Tilden and Bradley seem to have different personalities. Tilden seems mild while Bradley was clearly described as an aggressive fellow. Is there a possibility that they have different fathers? What are the circumstances in the story supporting your theory?

Essay Topic 3

Identify symbols in the story and explain what these symbols could have meant.

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