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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. 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.

2. Who says "We'll be late for supper, Rob?"
(a) Andrew.
(b) Ruth's mother.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Kate.

3. Who places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?
(a) Mrs. Atkins.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mrs. Mayo.
(d) Robert.

4. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?
(a) He has a plan for a new crop.
(b) He will take a real interest in it and do his share.
(c) He will never work the farm.
(d) He's a poet and doesn't want to dirty his hands.

5. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He wants to get away from her.
(c) The farm is too small a world.
(d) He hates being around his dad.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?

2. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?

3. Who says to Robert "I didn't want to spoil this last night you're here?"

4. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?

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

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