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

2. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?
(a) Chair.
(b) On a fence.
(c) Footstool.
(d) Log.

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

4. What kind of work does Andrew say he likes to do in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Write.
(b) Take care of the family farm.
(c) Tax Preparation.
(d) Teacher.

5. What is the relationship between Mrs. Mayo and Dick Scott?
(a) Friends.
(b) Sister and brother.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What does Andrew say when he learns that Ruth loves Robert?

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

4. What experience did Robert have as a child that he tells Ruth about in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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