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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 on their way to Mexico?

2. How many daughters does Dodge and Halie have?

3. Who was Ansel?

4. What does Tilden talk to Shelly about?

5. What does Bradley do to Dodge when he comes by?

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

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

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

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

6. Did Vince's efforts bring positive results?

7. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

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

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

10. Where is Halie in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dodge knew from the start that Halie was unfaithful to him. Even after learning that she has had an incestuous affair Dodge still continued to accept both Halie and Tilden. Is Dodge a great man, or a really stupid one? What does his actions tell us?

Essay Topic 2

Let us look at the chosen setting for the story - a farm in Illinois. The chaos of the story greatly contrasts with the calm supposedly offered by a farm. Could a different setting have affected the story? Choose another setting and compare the impact with the farm setting.

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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