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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who strokes Mary's hair before they walk down from the hilltop to the house for dinner?
(a) Uncle Dick.
(b) Robert.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Andrew.

2. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He's a liar and mean.
(b) He is the best choice for the job.
(c) He hopes to see him soon.
(d) He doesn't love his mother.

3. 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 hopes she will return to Argentina with him.
(d) That he will always love her.

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

5. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?
(a) Movies.
(b) Home.
(c) Furniture store.
(d) Library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?

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

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

4. Why doesn't Andrew leave right away for the ship bound for Argentina?

5. Who says "We'll be late for supper, Rob?"

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