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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 responsible for the secret in the backyard?

2. What did Vince do to try to be remembered?

3. Who were they going to see in New Mexico?

4. Who did the family fear would be angry about a disorderly house?

5. Who is Shelly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Halie in Act 2?

2. Who is Vince's father?

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

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

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

6. What was Tilden referring to when he was refered to the little baby's disappearance?

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

8. Did Vince's efforts bring positive results?

9. What is an indication that Vince was upset over the fact that he was not recognized by his father and grandfather?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Shelly and what is her personality? Was she too normal, hence she did not stand for the many weird circumstances around her? Was her reaction normal?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Alcohol plays a major part in the story. In this story, is alcohol the cause of all the troubles? Or is it the outlet of the characters after all the troubles they have had?

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