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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Dick say to Andrew about the way he spoke up to his father in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "You're rude."
(b) "You were tough on him."
(c) "You certainly put him in his place."
(d) "I like your spirit."

2. What is the setting of Act I, Scene I?
(a) Car.
(b) Library.
(c) Farmhouse.
(d) The side of the road at twilight.

3. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?
(a) Calm and relaxed.
(b) Sad.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Flustered and giggly.

4. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?
(a) Hire a man.
(b) Work harder.
(c) Buy new equipment.
(d) Hire two men.

5. What does Robert point to in the sky at the end of the Act 1, Scene1?
(a) Plane.
(b) Helicopter.
(c) Meteor shower.
(d) Star.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?

3. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?

4. Who says that Robert "tells things so beautifully?"

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

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