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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. What is the main theme of this play?

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

3. Who had an incestuous relationship?

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

5. How does Halie treat Dodge?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Where is Tilden prohibited from going to?

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

6. What are we told happened to Ansel?

7. Why does Halie resent the Catholics?

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

9. Describe Tilden at the start of Act 1.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dodge was described as someone who didn't seem to have a lot of interest in life, and who seemed to be passive. Yet, he had things under his control. Is Dodge as dumb as he appears to be? Or is he very cunning while plotting a revenge towards Halie over the years?

Essay Topic 2

Bradley was not mentioned in the later part of the story. What could have happened to him? Where is he when all the chaos was happening?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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