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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. When is Ansel to come home?

2. How many sons do Halie and Dodge have?

3. Who did Tilden talk to about his lost little baby?

4. What vegetables did Tilden pick from the garden?

5. Who spent their time upstairs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Vince upset over the fact that he was not recognized by his father and grandfather?

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

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

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

5. Where is VInce and Shelly going?

6. Where do you think Act 2 takes place in?

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

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

9. Who is Vince's father?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Father Dewis was just barely mentioned in the whole story, yet he plays a very significant role in unraveling the mystery of the story. Analyze Father Dewis and his actions. Do you think he has many followers? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Shelly and what is her personality? Was she too normal, hence she did not stand for the many weird circumstances around her? Was her reaction normal?

Essay Topic 3

Marriage is something that can greatly change a person, whether for the better or for worse is dependent on the circumstances surrounding it. Is there any method to determine whether or not two persons are compatible with each other?

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