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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andrew say is not part of Robert's nature when he is talking with him at the fence?
(a) Plowing and farming.
(b) Book reading.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Dreaming.

2. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?
(a) She is too happy.
(b) She likes to be alone.
(c) She doesn't like to talk.
(d) She nags Ruth.

3. How long will Robert be at sea?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) One year.

4. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?
(a) Mary.
(b) Kate.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her mother.

5. What does Robert point to in the sky at the end of the Act 1, Scene1?
(a) Star.
(b) Plane.
(c) Meteor shower.
(d) Helicopter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Robert think the secret is to what he has been seeking at the beginning of the play?

3. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"

4. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?

5. Who is Andrew?

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