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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is furious with Ruth when Robert is shut up in the bedroom?
(a) Andrew.
(b) The specialist.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Robert.

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

3. 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.

4. In Act 3, scene 1, what does Robert say Andrew has been doing for the last eight years?
(a) Having fun.
(b) Playing.
(c) Running away from himself.
(d) Learning to paint.

5. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Mary.
(b) Beth.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?

2. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?

3. What does Andrew tell Dick Scott he will do at the end of Act I, Scene II?

4. How many telegrams did Ruth and Robert receive from Andrew in New York?

5. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?

(see the answer key)

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