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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tried to present themselves as the one in charge of the family, but was ignored by everyone?
(a) Halie.
(b) Bradley.
(c) Tilden.
(d) Father Dewis.

2. Why does Father Dewis come by?
(a) To see Ansel
(b) To see Halie
(c) To see Dodge
(d) To see Tilden

3. What set off this family toward disaster?
(a) The mismatch between Dodge and Halie.
(b) Dodge's trust for his wife.
(c) Father Dewis' devotion to Dodge.
(d) Halie's devotion to her children.

4. How long has it been since the garden has been worked, according to Dodge?
(a) Bradley's return
(b) Tilden's return
(c) Since the death of Ansel
(d) Thirty years

5. Who brings vegetables in from the garden?
(a) Tilden.
(b) Halie.
(c) Bradley.
(d) Dodge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who taunted Halie about " the breeder-man teaching her a thing or two"?

2. What seemed to be just below the surface of this family's relationship?

3. When Tilden left corn husks on the floor, who did Halie say would be upset if they found them on the floor?

4. Where did Halie spend most of her time?

5. What is the backdrop for this play?

(see the answer key)

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