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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 was in New Mexico?

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

3. What is the first thing noticed about Halie?

4. What is primary character does Halie portray?

5. Who are Dodge and Halie's sons?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Halie resent the Catholics?

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

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

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

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

7. Where is Tilden prohibited from going to?

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

9. How do the family members get along in the first act of this play?

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

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

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 3

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?

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