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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 says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"
(a) Stephen.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Michael.
(d) Robert.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say her husband died of?
(a) Old age.
(b) Stubbornness and a broken heart.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Heart attack.

3. What job does Mrs. Mayo at one time hold?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Therapist.
(d) Teacher.

4. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He wants to get away from her.
(c) The farm is too small a world.
(d) He hates being around his dad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?

2. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?

3. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?

4. What is the weather at the beginning of Act 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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