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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. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) Sitting room.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Barn.
(d) Porch.

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

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

4. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?
(a) Buy new equipment.
(b) Hire two men.
(c) Work harder.
(d) Hire a man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?

2. How does Ruth respond when Robert says that Andrew writes letters like a farmer in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What does Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?

5. What is Dick Scott's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Andrew tell Robert about his travels when he joins him on the hilltop?

2. Describe Robert's plan for his and Ruth's future when he gets well.

3. What does Ruth say when Andrew angrily asks her why they didn't let him know about Robert's deteriorating health?

4. What does Robert say about Mary's death eight months before?

5. Why does Robert want to leave the farm?

6. Why does Robert say he wants to die while outside watching the sun rise?

7. What work is Andrew considered to be well suited for?

8. Describe Robert's death scene.

9. What is the reason James tells Andrew to never return to the farm again?

10. What does Mrs. Atkins say is wrong with Mary when she hears her crying?

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