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

2. What is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?
(a) Rage.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Despair.
(d) Relief that Robert is not going on the voyage.

3. What is the "El Paso?"
(a) Mexican resturaunt.
(b) Store in town.
(c) A ship bound for Buenos Aires.
(d) Hurricane.

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

5. What is the name of Robert and Ruth's child?
(a) Mary.
(b) Susan.
(c) Mackenzie.
(d) Sharon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert think the secret is to what he has been seeking at the beginning of the play?

2. What is the name that Robert's daughter calls him?

3. What is Robert late for in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What does Robert suggest that Andrew avoids telling Ruth when they are talking on the hilltop?

5. What makes Captain Scott get out of breath in Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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