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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. How did Halie betray the family?

2. What was Father Dewis's relationship to Halie?

3. How long had Vince been gone?

4. When Tilden talked to Shelly about Vince, what did he say?

5. What vegetables did Shelly try to help Tilden with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Vince's father?

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

3. What could Vince have meant by his remark about betraying family taboos?

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

5. Who are the new characters introduced in Act 2?

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

7. Was there anything that possibly indicated Tilden's recognition of Vince?

8. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

9. Where do you think Act 2 takes place in?

10. Was it easy for Vince to connect with his family when he came for a visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tilden and Bradley both had unfortunate conditions. Was it because their family was dysfunctional, that prevents them from coping normally with society? Should they have sought help instead of coming back to their parents?

Essay Topic 2

Halie's dead son Ansel is obviously favored by her. Do you think things would have been different if Ansel was alive? Could Ansel's death have triggered the many problems the family had?

Essay Topic 3

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

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