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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. What is the setting of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Porch.
(d) Small sitting room of the farmhouse.

3. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?
(a) Log.
(b) Footstool.
(c) Chair.
(d) On a fence.

4. What does Andrew say from offstage at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) What's going on?
(b) Where are you?
(c) Ahoy!
(d) Anyone home?

5. How old is Ruth?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Late thirties.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Early twenties.

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

7. Who is knitting at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Mrs. Scott.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Kelly.

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

9. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?
(a) Mrs. Mayo.
(b) James.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Mrs. Atkins.

10. What is Robert late for in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Brunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Breakfast.

11. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He wonders if she's met him.
(b) He's worried about disappointing him.
(c) He wants her to interview him.
(d) He says he doesn't like him.

12. What does Ruth say would happen to her if Robert leaves?
(a) Her heart would break.
(b) She would forget him.
(c) She would follow him.
(d) She would join a church group.

13. What job does Mrs. Mayo at one time hold?
(a) Therapist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Dentist.

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

15. Who is laughing at Ben?
(a) Doug.
(b) Mike.
(c) Andy.
(d) Farmers and farmhands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert gently pull away from Ruth's face when he's talking with her by the fence?

2. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?

3. What is Mrs. Atkins first name?

4. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?

5. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?

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