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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. Why can't Ruth and Robert send a telegraph to Andrew?
(a) They don't know where the telegraph office is.
(b) They don't know how to send a telegraph.
(c) They can't think of what to say.
(d) They can't afford it.

2. What item does Andrew grab before he leaves the house in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His hat.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His appointment book.
(d) His cane.

3. How does Ruth speak when she says "I'll go" and walks slowly toward the bedroom?
(a) Proudly.
(b) Dully.
(c) Thoughtfully.
(d) Gracioiusly.

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

5. What noise does Robert and Ruth hear from outside after they've had their terrible fight?
(a) Mrs. Mayo singing.
(b) Mrs. Atkins arguing.
(c) Mary talking to her doll.
(d) A horse and carriage on the road.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Dick say to Andrew about the way he spoke up to his father in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having?

3. What job does Mrs. Mayo at one time hold?

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

5. Who places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?

(see the answer key)

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