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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 Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?
(a) Mortgage the farm.
(b) Borrow money from Andrew.
(c) Raise prices for their potatoes.
(d) Sell off an acre of the farm.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?
(a) They tell funny jokes.
(b) They'd make a nice couple.
(c) They are foolish.
(d) That Ruth doesn't love him.

3. Who does Mary announce is coming to the hilltop at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) A man.
(d) Uncle Dick.

4. What color dress is Ruth wearing in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Black.
(b) Pink.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

5. How does Ruth speak when she says "I'll go" and walks slowly toward the bedroom?
(a) Thoughtfully.
(b) Proudly.
(c) Dully.
(d) Gracioiusly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is knitting at the beginning of Act 2?

2. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?

3. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?

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

5. What does Andrew tell Ruth about his love for her in the past?

(see the answer key)

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