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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 is Shelly?

2. Where was Halie in Act 2?

3. How long had Vince been gone?

4. Where did Dodge send Vince?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Did Vince's efforts bring positive results?

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

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

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

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

7. Who is Vince's father?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Tilden's wife, or Vince's mother was never mentioned in the story. Who could it have been? Was it possible that Halie was Vince's mother and grandmother? What is the information that can support your answer?

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