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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the one character who was on stage from the beginning to end of the play?
(a) Halie.
(b) Dodge.
(c) Tidlen.
(d) Father Dewis.

2. What happened to Ansel?
(a) Cut off his leg with a chain saw.
(b) Died on his honeymoon.
(c) He continued to pick vetables from the backyard garden.
(d) Took all the tools from the farm.

3. What is primary character does Halie portray?
(a) Morning Ansel.
(b) Devoted to Tilden.
(c) Committed to Bradley.
(d) Promiscuous and self centered.

4. What is the main theme of this play?
(a) The virtue of marriage.
(b) How to be a strong Christian.
(c) The dysfunction of this family.
(d) The best way to grow vegtables.

5. Who did the family fear would be angry about a disorderly house?
(a) Father Dewis.
(b) Bradley.
(c) Vince.
(d) Ansel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the dysfunctional theme of this play?

3. What part of this play reflects Sam Shephard's own life?

4. Who does Halie say needs to stay out of the yard?

5. Who had the incestuous relationship?

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