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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 says "I've earned my right to quit when I want to?"
(a) Mr. Mayo.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Robert.
(d) Andrew.

2. Who says I wouldn't "know how to feel love, even if I tried" in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Mrs. Atkins.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Robert.

3. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?
(a) Have fun.
(b) Write back and tell us everything.
(c) Good luck.
(d) Andrew is running away from his own nature.

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

5. What is Andrew's job on the ship?
(a) Cook.
(b) Head officer.
(c) Deck swabber.
(d) Deck hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Robert says to Ruth that he wants to start over again and move to the city, what profession does he want to take up?

2. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?

3. What is the setting of Act I, Scene 2?

4. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?

5. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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