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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seemed to be just below the surface of this family's relationship?
(a) That Tilden was a practising Catholic.
(b) That Father Dewis truly cared for Halie.
(c) The fact that Bradley was a drunk.
(d) A light reference to a dark family secret.

2. Where did Halie spend most of her time?
(a) In the backyard.
(b) With Father Dewis.
(c) Upstairs off stage.
(d) Visiting Ansel.

3. Who are Dodge and Halie's sons?
(a) Tilden and Bradley.
(b) Bradley and James.
(c) Father Dewis and Tilden.
(d) John and Tilden.

4. What event resulted because of the disintegration of this family structure?
(a) The audultrious relationship between Father Dewis and Halie.
(b) The incestuous relationship between Tilden and Halie.
(c) The sexual relationship between Teldon and Bradley.
(d) Ansel's marriage to a Catholic girl.

5. What did Sam Shepherd chose a farm as the setting of this play?
(a) He loves to watch vegetables grow.
(b) it was a contrast between fertile farming and the deteriation of this family.
(c) It was a beautiful vision of this family's fruitful garden.
(d) He was sure Dodge would rallie in the end.

6. Dodge said this to who? "Don't go outside. There's nothing out there."
(a) Bradley.
(b) Tilden.
(c) Father Dewis.
(d) Ansel.

7. One of the characters appears to be an upright and righteous member of the church, who is that character?
(a) Father Drewis.
(b) Bradley.
(c) Halie.
(d) Tilden.

8. Who was in New Mexico?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Tilden.
(c) Father Dewis.
(d) Dodge.

9. Who is Ansel?
(a) Member of Father Drewis' church.
(b) Bradley' s father.
(c) Halie and Dodge's son.
(d) Tilden's son.

10. What is the backdrop for this play?
(a) The backyard where vegetables are picked.
(b) Living room in an Illinois farm house.
(c) Upstairs where Halie hides during the play.
(d) The backporch overlooking the garden.

11. Who taunted Halie about " the breeder-man teaching her a thing or two"?
(a) Tildren.
(b) Father Dewis.
(c) Bradley.
(d) Dodge.

12. Who cut off Dodge's hair?
(a) Bradley.
(b) Father Drewis.
(c) Halie.
(d) Tilden.

13. How does Halie treat Dodge?
(a) She talk continuously about her beloved.
(b) Joy overflows their relationship.
(c) She is faithful to her vows.
(d) She retreats from him, hiding upstairs.

14. Who hid under a blanket when they wanted to shut out the world?
(a) Vince
(b) Tilden
(c) Halie
(d) Dodge

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What set off this family toward disaster?

2. What area can be seen form the living room during the play?

3. What is the first thing noticed about Halie?

4. Why does Halie say she didn't want Tilden not to go outside?

5. What is a key factor that started the crack in Halie and Dodge's relationship?

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