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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 had a wooden leg?

2. What is the theme of this play?

3. What did Vince do to try to be remembered?

4. Who was a Catholic bride?

5. When Tilden talked to Shelly about Vince, what did he say?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Tilden referring to when he was refered to the little baby's disappearance?

2. Was it easy for Vince to connect with his family when he came for a visit?

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

4. Did Vince's efforts bring positive results?

5. What could have Tilden meant when he remarked that he saw a face within Vince's face?

6. What could Tilden have meant when he was talking about having no hymn for the baby's disappearance?

7. Dodge persuades Vince to take what from the table?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alcohol plays a major part in the story. In this story, is alcohol the cause of all the troubles? Or is it the outlet of the characters after all the troubles they have had?

Essay Topic 2

Vince was left with the farm and the house. What can the future be with Vince as the head of the family? Paint scenarios based on what the story says about Vince.

Essay Topic 3

Compare Tilden and Bradley. Who should care of who and why?

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