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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Andrew say when he learns that Ruth loves Robert?
(a) He says nothing.
(b) "I knew it!"
(c) He curses them.
(d) "Good luck to you both."

3. What is Ruth reading when Robert comes in and watches her without her knowing in Act 2?
(a) Newspaper.
(b) History book.
(c) Comics.
(d) A letter from Andrew.

4. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?
(a) Reading room.
(b) Cabin.
(c) Galley.
(d) Dining room.

5. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He's a liar and mean.
(b) He doesn't love his mother.
(c) He hopes to see him soon.
(d) He is the best choice for the job.

6. What is Mrs. Atkins first name?
(a) Debra.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Julie.
(d) Joan.

7. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?
(a) Hug him.
(b) Give him breakfast.
(c) Make a new plan.
(d) Throw him out.

8. What is Robert doing instead of eating his meal in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Listening to the radio.
(c) Reading.
(d) Watching TV.

9. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?
(a) He hates being around his dad.
(b) The farm is too small a world.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He wants to get away from her.

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

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

12. Who is Andrew?
(a) Robert's younger brother.
(b) Robert's older brother.
(c) Robert's twin.
(d) Robert's cousin.

13. Why does Ruth accuse Robert of being jealous of Andrew?
(a) Because he is older.
(b) Becuase he has better hair.
(c) Because Andrew has made a man of himself.
(d) Because he is taller.

14. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?
(a) Property.
(b) Wide open spaces.
(c) Long lost cousin.
(d) Money.

15. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?
(a) Furniture store.
(b) Library.
(c) Home.
(d) Movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert point to in the sky at the end of the Act 1, Scene1?

2. In what month is the beginning of the play set?

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

4. Who says the hills around the farm feel like a prison?

5. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?

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