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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 spent their time upstairs?

2. Who was a Catholic bride?

3. Where did Vince get the money to buy the whiskey?

4. What is the dark thread that weaves though this play?

5. What two characters are introduced in this act?

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. Where is Halie in Act 2?

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

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

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

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

8. What could Tilden have meant when he was talking about having no hymn for the baby's disappearance?

9. Who is Vince's father?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Bradley and Tilden was strained because of the brokenness of their father's and mother's relationship. How much of the dysfunction was due to the betrayal?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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