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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. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"
(a) Stephen.
(b) Michael.
(c) Robert.
(d) Andrew.

2. What is the relationship between Mrs. Mayo and Dick Scott?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Sister and brother.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Friends.

3. What does Andrew check on after dinner when he leaves the sitting room?
(a) His laundry.
(b) Dessert.
(c) The chickens.
(d) The black cow.

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

5. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) At dinner.
(b) Before dinner.
(c) In the morning.
(d) After dinner when he returns home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?

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

3. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. In what month is the beginning of the play set?

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

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