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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What experience did Robert have as a child that he tells Ruth about in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He loved to color.
(b) He was a sickly child.
(c) He and his dad liked to play checkers.
(d) He and his mother went ice skating.

2. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Cat.
(b) Doll.
(c) Truck.
(d) Stuffed animal.

3. What does Ben say is broken in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The car.
(b) His hand.
(c) The dishwasher.
(d) Mowing machine.

4. What sound does Mary make in the bedroom while her parents are fighting?
(a) Gurgle.
(b) Whimper.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Singing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "I've earned my right to quit when I want to?"

2. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robert tell his family when he returns from walking Ruth and her mother home?

2. Describe the sitting room's appearance in Act 3.

3. How does Andrew describe his feelings for Ruth as he and Robert sit on the hilltop discussing Andrew's travels?

4. What did Andrew discover about Argentina?

5. Describe the setting of Act 1, Scene 1.

6. Describe the hilltop setting of Act 2, Scene 2.

7. What does Robert say that the doctor told him to do to be cured?

8. Who is Ruth waiting up for in Act 3, Scene 1?

9. Describe Robert's physical state at the beginning of Act 3.

10. What kind of plan does Andrew speak about to Ruth while the doctor is examining Robert?

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