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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 did Shelly try to help with the vegetables from the garden?

2. How long had Vince been gone?

3. Ansel was a promising son of who?

4. Who was not recognized after a six year absence?

5. How was Vince treated when he got to the farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What could have Tilden meant when he remarked that he saw a face within Vince's face?

2. Was there any indication that Tilden resentful or unfriendly towards Shelly?

3. What is Shelly's attitude and behavior throughout the visit?

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

5. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

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

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

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

9. What are the efforts Vince did to make hoping his father and grandfather would recognize him?

10. What is the proof that Shelly is sympathetic to Tilden?

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

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

Vince was left with the farm and the house. What can the future be with Vince as the head of the family? Paint scenarios based on what the story says about Vince.

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