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

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

3. What does Robert think the secret is to what he has been seeking at the beginning of the play?
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Training.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

4. In what month is the beginning of the play set?
(a) May.
(b) October.
(c) March.
(d) September.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?

3. Who is Andrew?

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

5. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?

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