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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. Who are having an adulterous affair in the play?

2. What area can be seen form the living room during the play?

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

4. Who pretends that their marriage and relationship displays a loving partnership?

5. What did Sam Shepherd chose a farm as the setting of this play?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do you think Tilden acts the way he does?

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

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

5. What does Halie think about Ansel at the beginning of the story?

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

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

8. Describe Tilden at the start of Act 1.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Marriage is something that can greatly change a person, whether for the better or for worse is dependent on the circumstances surrounding it. Is there any method to determine whether or not two persons are compatible with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Tilden and Bradley. Who should care of who and why?

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