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Beyond the Horizon | Quiz

Eugene O'Neill
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Beyond the Horizon | Quiz

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1)

What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

He's better than they are.
He is always on time.
He has enough money.
He works hard.
2)

What tone of voice does Andrew use to speak to Ruth after Robert has died? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

A critical tone.
A furious tone.
A sad tone.
A happy tone.
3)

What is Robert late for in Act 2, Scene 1? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Dinner.
Breakfast.
Lunch.
Brunch.
4)

What is the name of Robert and Ruth's child? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Sharon.
Susan.
Mackenzie.
Mary.
5)

Why does Ruth accuse Robert of being jealous of Andrew? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Because he is taller.
Because he is older.
Because Andrew has made a man of himself.
Becuase he has better hair.
6)

What does Andrew say that Argentina has? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Good food.
Opportunity.
Excellent wines.
Beautiful beaches.
7)

What does Andrew place over Robert's heart at the end of the play? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

A sheet.
Robert's favorite blanket.
Ruth's handkerchief.
His hand.
8)

What does Ruth cover her face with after Robert dies? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Towel.
Blanket.
Her hands.
Andrew's coat.
9)

What does Andrew want to talk with Robert about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The weather.
His desire to go to college.
The dinner menu.
The state of the farm.
10)

What is Ruth reading when Robert comes in and watches her without her knowing in Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

History book.
Newspaper.
A letter from Andrew.
Comics.
11)

Where does Andrew suggest they should bring Robert to get cured? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

California.
Bahamas.
Florida.
Arizona.
12)

What does Ruth tell Robert when she goes up to the hilltop? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The hired hand wants to speak to him.
Uncle Dick wants to speak with him.
He is needed at a town meeting.
He has an important telephone call.
13)

What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Good luck.
Bad luck.
He doesn't believe in luck.
Wonderful luck.
14)

What does Robert say he feels like he's been cooped up in all his life? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

A room.
A library.
Jail.
His barn.
15)

What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Stuffed animal.
Truck.
Cat.
Doll.
16)

What does Robert believe the rising sun is a symbol of? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Good fortune.
Fear.
Death.
A hot day.
17)

Who cradles Robert's head in her lap? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Ruth.
Mrs. Atkins.
Mrs. Mayo.
Mary.
18)

What tone of voice does Ruth use when she says "Come on and I'll get your dinner for you" at the end of Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Energetic.
Friendly.
Dead.
Happy.
19)

What does Robert see rising from the rim of the hills at the end of the play? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Fire.
The sun.
The moon.
Sheep.
20)

What phrase does Ruth use to describe Robert's state of mind right before he died? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

He was so bereft.
He was so happy.
He was so fearful.
He was so nervous.
21)

How does Robert describe Andrew's letters that he wrote to them while he was on the voyage? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

They came regularly.
Lengthy.
Full of description.
They were sketchy.
22)

How many telegrams did Ruth and Robert receive from Andrew in New York? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Two.
Ten.
Six.
One.
23)

What is Uncle Dick tending in the port while Andrew is on the hilltop? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Motorboat.
Canoe.
Ship.
Rowboat.
24)

Why can't Ruth and Robert send a telegraph to Andrew? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

They can't think of what to say.
They don't know where the telegraph office is.
They can't afford it.
They don't know how to send a telegraph.
25)

What is Mrs. Atkins first name? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Sarah.
Julie.
Joan.
Debra.
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