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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. Where did Dodge send Vince?

2. What vegetables did Tilden pick from the garden?

3. Who does Sam Shepherd place most of the blame for this family's failure?

4. Ansel was a promising son of who?

5. Who had a wooden leg?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Vince's father?

9. Where is Halie in Act 2?

10. Did Vince's efforts bring positive results?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vince claims to be on his way to New Mexico and is just visiting? Is this true? Or could Vince have been planning all along to return and be the man of the land?

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

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?

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