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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?
(a) Good luck.
(b) Have fun.
(c) Write back and tell us everything.
(d) Andrew is running away from his own nature.

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

3. What does Robert gently pull away from Ruth's face when he's talking with her by the fence?
(a) A veil.
(b) A bandana.
(c) A bandaid.
(d) One of her hands.

4. What is the setting of Act I, Scene I?
(a) Car.
(b) Farmhouse.
(c) The side of the road at twilight.
(d) Library.

5. What does Andrew tell Dick Scott he will do at the end of Act I, Scene II?
(a) Take Robert's place on the voyage.
(b) Work on another ship.
(c) Go to college.
(d) Find another farm to work on.

6. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?
(a) Dog breeds.
(b) Different sunsets.
(c) Language study guides.
(d) Art.

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

8. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) Mary.
(d) Ruth.

9. What does Uncle Dick say to Andrew about the way he spoke up to his father in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "You were tough on him."
(b) "I like your spirit."
(c) "You're rude."
(d) "You certainly put him in his place."

10. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?
(a) He is always on time.
(b) He's better than they are.
(c) He works hard.
(d) He has enough money.

11. What is Andrew's job on the ship?
(a) Deck hand.
(b) Cook.
(c) Deck swabber.
(d) Head officer.

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

13. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Places her in a car.
(b) Carries her to the road.
(c) Runs away with her.
(d) Puts her on a bicycle.

14. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She would make a terrible wife.
(c) He never loved her.
(d) She is sick.

15. What does Andrew check on after dinner when he leaves the sitting room?
(a) The black cow.
(b) The chickens.
(c) His laundry.
(d) Dessert.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Robert late for in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?

4. What color is Dick Scott's mustache?

5. Robert says Ruth is mean and:

(see the answer keys)

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