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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having?
(a) Wonderful luck.
(b) Good luck.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) He doesn't believe in luck.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?
(a) Calm and relaxed.
(b) Flustered and giggly.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Sad.

3. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?
(a) He was never cut out to be a farmer.
(b) He has good ideas.
(c) He's a great farmer.
(d) He's can milk the cows.

4. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?
(a) He's a poet and doesn't want to dirty his hands.
(b) He will never work the farm.
(c) He has a plan for a new crop.
(d) He will take a real interest in it and do his share.

5. Who places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?
(a) Mrs. Mayo.
(b) Robert.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Mrs. Atkins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?

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

3. Who is laughing at Ben?

4. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?

5. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?

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