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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Desire under the Elms, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ephraim taunts Eben about the farm, saying that Abbie did what in order to get it for herself in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Killed Simeon.
(b) Had his son.
(c) Killed her son.
(d) Gave him money.

2. What is the father's name in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Ephraim.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Peter.
(d) Eben.

3. In what state is Ephraim, in the beginning of Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Angry.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Morose.

4. Why does Eben offer the others money in Part 1 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) To hire new workers.
(b) To bribe them to kill their father.
(c) To sell the farm.
(d) To sign over the farm.

5. Who does Eben call on to take vengeance on Abbie for her deception?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) God.
(d) His brothers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbie tell Eben he's all "slicked up" like in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?

2. What does Ephraim say God is in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?

3. Where do the brothers in Desire Under the Elms long to go?

4. With whom does Eben go to sleep in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?

5. How much money does Eben give to Simeon and Peter in Desire Under the Elms?

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