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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?
(a) She'll always want to be with him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She was just pretending.
(d) She doesn't love him.

2. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?
(a) Its low, musical sound.
(b) His British accent.
(c) His gruff sound.
(d) Its high-pitched quality.

3. What does Ruth say would happen to her if Robert leaves?
(a) Her heart would break.
(b) She would join a church group.
(c) She would follow him.
(d) She would forget him.

4. What sound does Mary make in the bedroom while her parents are fighting?
(a) Whimper.
(b) Gurgle.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Singing.

5. What does Andrew tell Ruth about his love for her in the past?
(a) It was just "silly nonsense."
(b) It was the most important thing in his life.
(c) He doesn't know what to call it.
(d) He hopes he can rekindle the flame.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is thin and unhealthy looking in Act 3?

2. Who does Mary announce is coming to the hilltop at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is Dick Scott's title?

4. What does Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?

5. Why can't Ruth and Robert send a telegraph to Andrew?

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