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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?
(a) She doesn't like to talk.
(b) She likes to be alone.
(c) She is too happy.
(d) She nags Ruth.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say her husband died of?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Stubbornness and a broken heart.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Old age.

3. Who says that Robert "tells things so beautifully?"
(a) Andrew.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Uncle Dick.
(d) Mrs. Mayo.

4. What color is Dick Scott's mustache?
(a) Brown.
(b) White.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman from the missionary ask Dick Scott?

2. What does Ruth say would happen to her if Robert leaves?

3. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?

5. What is the name of Robert and Ruth's child?

(see the answer key)

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