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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) Ruth and her mother.
(b) Scott.
(c) Uncle Matthew.
(d) Ben.

2. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?
(a) She doesn't love him.
(b) She'll always want to be with him.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She was just pretending.

3. What kind of work does Andrew say he likes to do in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Write.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Tax Preparation.
(d) Take care of the family farm.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?

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

3. How old is Ruth?

4. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?

5. What experience did Robert have as a child that he tells Ruth about in Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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