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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month is the beginning of the play set?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) May.
(d) March.

2. What experience did Robert have as a child that he tells Ruth about in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He was a sickly child.
(b) He and his dad liked to play checkers.
(c) He and his mother went ice skating.
(d) He loved to color.

3. What does Andrew tell Dick Scott he will do at the end of Act I, Scene II?
(a) Work on another ship.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Find another farm to work on.
(d) Take Robert's place on the voyage.

4. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?
(a) She nags Ruth.
(b) She is too happy.
(c) She likes to be alone.
(d) She doesn't like to talk.

5. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?
(a) He'll make money.
(b) Volunteer work.
(c) Learn how to cook.
(d) More time to study biology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"

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

3. What color is Dick Scott's mustache?

4. Who is Andrew?

5. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?

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