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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 Ben's job?
(a) Painter.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Hired hand.
(d) Cook.

2. Who says "I feel--dead" at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Uncle Dick.
(c) Mr. Mayo.
(d) Robert.

3. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) Mary.
(d) Andrew.

4. Who says to Robert "I didn't want to spoil this last night you're here?"
(a) Mrs. Atkins.
(b) His mother.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Ruth.

5. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He wonders if she's met him.
(b) He says he doesn't like him.
(c) He wants her to interview him.
(d) He's worried about disappointing him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In what month is the beginning of the play set?

4. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?

5. Robert says Ruth is mean and:

(see the answer key)

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