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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 to Robert "I didn't want to spoil this last night you're here?"
(a) Ruth.
(b) His mother.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Mrs. Atkins.

2. 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 certainly put him in his place."
(c) "I like your spirit."
(d) "You were tough on him."

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

4. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?
(a) Hug him.
(b) Throw him out.
(c) Give him breakfast.
(d) Make a new plan.

5. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?
(a) Wide open spaces.
(b) Long lost cousin.
(c) Money.
(d) Property.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the relationship between Mrs. Mayo and Dick Scott?

4. Who is Andrew?

5. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?

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