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

2. What is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?
(a) Rage.
(b) Relief that Robert is not going on the voyage.
(c) Despair.
(d) Hysteria.

3. What does Robert gently pull away from Ruth's face when he's talking with her by the fence?
(a) A bandaid.
(b) One of her hands.
(c) A bandana.
(d) A veil.

4. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Flustered and giggly.
(c) Calm and relaxed.
(d) Sad.

5. What does Robert suggest that Andrew avoids telling Ruth when they are talking on the hilltop?
(a) That he wants her to be his wife.
(b) That he doesn't love her.
(c) That he will always love her.
(d) That he hopes she will return to Argentina with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather at the beginning of Act 2?

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

3. What is Dick Scott's title?

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

5. Who does Ruth say she loves at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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