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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Captain Scott get out of breath in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Walking up the hill.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Running.
(d) Laughing.

2. Why doesn't Andrew leave right away for the ship bound for Argentina?
(a) He doesn't want to miss out on his mother's cooking.
(b) He's sick.
(c) His car won't start.
(d) There's a storm coming.

3. Who is Andrew?
(a) Robert's twin.
(b) Robert's younger brother.
(c) Robert's older brother.
(d) Robert's cousin.

4. Who says Andrew is a born farmer while talking after dinner?
(a) Dick Scott.
(b) Mr. Mayo.
(c) Robert.
(d) Mrs. Mayo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Andrew say he's going to turn the farm into during Act 2, Scene 2?

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

4. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?

5. What is Andrew's job on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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