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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 long had Vince been gone?

2. What did Shelly try to do?

3. What does Tilden talk to Shelly about?

4. What is the theme of this play?

5. What character stayed on stage during the first two acts of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

2. Where is Halie in Act 2?

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

4. Who is Vince's father?

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

6. Did Vince's efforts bring positive results?

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

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

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

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

Father Dewis was just barely mentioned in the whole story, yet he plays a very significant role in unraveling the mystery of the story. Analyze Father Dewis and his actions. Do you think he has many followers? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Halie and Tilden had an incestuous affair that led to the birth of a baby boy, whom Dodge kills and buries in the backyard. Could this incident have triggered all the dysfunction in the family? Or was it already present from the beginning?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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