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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. What makes Captain Scott get out of breath in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Running.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Bronchitis.
(d) Walking up the hill.

2. What job is Andrew going to have on the ship bound for Argentina?
(a) Captain.
(b) Second officer.
(c) Dishwasher.
(d) Cook.

3. How does Ruth respond when Robert says that Andrew writes letters like a farmer in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She laughs and teases Robert.
(b) She agrees with Robert's impression.
(c) She tears up Andrew's letter.
(d) Robert should not make fun of Andrew.

4. Why does Ruth tremble in fright when she steps inside Robert's bedroom?
(a) He is breaking things in the room.
(b) He is gone.
(c) He is unconscious.
(d) He is dead.

5. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?
(a) Mrs. Mayo.
(b) James.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dick Scott's title?

2. What does Ruth say would happen to her if Robert leaves?

3. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?

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

5. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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