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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 is Robert sitting on while he's on the hilltop with Mary, gazing at the horizon?
(a) Blanket.
(b) Fence.
(c) Boulder.
(d) Chair.

2. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?
(a) Wide open spaces.
(b) Property.
(c) Long lost cousin.
(d) Money.

3. Robert says Ruth is mean and:
(a) Violent.
(b) Small.
(c) Angry.
(d) Big.

4. What is Robert late for in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Brunch.

5. What kind of business does Andrew want to get into in Argentina?
(a) Acting.
(b) Ship building.
(c) Manufacturing.
(d) Grain business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?

2. What does the woman from the missionary ask Dick Scott?

3. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?

4. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. 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?

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