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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. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?
(a) Footstool.
(b) Log.
(c) On a fence.
(d) Chair.

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

3. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?
(a) Wheelchair.
(b) Crutches.
(c) Cane.
(d) Walker.

4. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?
(a) His British accent.
(b) Its low, musical sound.
(c) Its high-pitched quality.
(d) His gruff sound.

5. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?
(a) Little Miss Common Sense.
(b) Ruthie girl.
(c) Sweetie pie.
(d) Honey.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?

5. What does Robert gently pull away from Ruth's face when he's talking with her by the fence?

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