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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 Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?
(a) That Ruth doesn't love him.
(b) They'd make a nice couple.
(c) They are foolish.
(d) They tell funny jokes.

2. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) In the morning.
(b) After dinner when he returns home.
(c) Before dinner.
(d) At dinner.

3. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Places her in a car.
(b) Runs away with her.
(c) Puts her on a bicycle.
(d) Carries her to the road.

4. What does Andrew say is not part of Robert's nature when he is talking with him at the fence?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Dreaming.
(c) Book reading.
(d) Plowing and farming.

5. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?
(a) Language study guides.
(b) Different sunsets.
(c) Art.
(d) Dog breeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?

3. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?

4. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?

5. Who is Andrew?

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