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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 didn't remember Vince?

2. Where did Dodge send Vince?

3. What did Shelly try to do?

4. How did Halie betray the family?

5. Who is Vince?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the proof that Shelly is sympathetic to Tilden?

2. Who is Vince's father?

3. What are the efforts Vince did to make hoping his father and grandfather would recognize him?

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

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

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

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

8. Where is Halie in Act 2?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Let us look at the chosen setting for the story - a farm in Illinois. The chaos of the story greatly contrasts with the calm supposedly offered by a farm. Could a different setting have affected the story? Choose another setting and compare the impact with the farm setting.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Bradley and Tilden was strained because of the brokenness of their father's and mother's relationship. How much of the dysfunction was due to the betrayal?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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