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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?
(a) Scott.
(b) Uncle Matthew.
(c) Ruth and her mother.
(d) Ben.

2. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?
(a) She is too happy.
(b) She likes to be alone.
(c) She nags Ruth.
(d) She doesn't like to talk.

3. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Kate.
(c) Her father.
(d) Mary.

4. Who says that Robert "tells things so beautifully?"
(a) Ruth.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Uncle Dick.

5. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?
(a) More time to study biology.
(b) Learn how to cook.
(c) He'll make money.
(d) Volunteer work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Act I, Scene I?

2. What kind of work does Andrew say he likes to do in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?

5. Who is Andrew?

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