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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) In the morning.
(b) After dinner when he returns home.
(c) At dinner.
(d) Before dinner.

2. Who says Andrew is a born farmer while talking after dinner?
(a) Mr. Mayo.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) Dick Scott.
(d) Robert.

3. What does the woman from the missionary ask Dick Scott?
(a) Where seagulls sleep at night.
(b) What time it is.
(c) Directions.
(d) His first name.

4. What does Andrew tell his parents about Robert's perspective on the sea voyage?
(a) Robert doesn't want to go on the voyage.
(b) Robert resents having to go.
(c) Robert is set on going on the voyage.
(d) Robert is too scared to go.

5. What is the relationship between Mrs. Mayo and Dick Scott?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Sister and brother.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?

2. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?

3. Who says "We'll be late for supper, Rob?"

4. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?

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