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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 is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?
(a) Relief that Robert is not going on the voyage.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Rage.
(d) Despair.

2. Who says "I feel--dead" at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Uncle Dick.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Robert.
(d) Mr. Mayo.

3. 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.

4. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He hopes to see him soon.
(b) He is the best choice for the job.
(c) He doesn't love his mother.
(d) He's a liar and mean.

5. What does Andrew tell Dick Scott he will do at the end of Act I, Scene II?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Work on another ship.
(c) Take Robert's place on the voyage.
(d) Find another farm to work on.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?

2. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?

3. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?

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

5. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?

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