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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 job is Andrew going to have on the ship bound for Argentina?
(a) Second officer.
(b) Captain.
(c) Cook.
(d) Dishwasher.

2. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?
(a) Furniture store.
(b) Movies.
(c) Home.
(d) Library.

3. What does Andrew tell his parents about Robert's perspective on the sea voyage?
(a) Robert is set on going on the voyage.
(b) Robert is too scared to go.
(c) Robert doesn't want to go on the voyage.
(d) Robert resents having to go.

4. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?
(a) Buy new equipment.
(b) Hire a man.
(c) Work harder.
(d) Hire two men.

5. What does Andrew want to talk with Robert about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The dinner menu.
(b) The state of the farm.
(c) His desire to go to college.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?

2. What does Robert think the secret is to what he has been seeking at the beginning of the play?

3. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

4. Who says "I feel--dead" at the end of Act I, Scene 2?

5. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?

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