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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. What is the setting of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Porch.
(b) Bedroom.
(c) Small sitting room of the farmhouse.
(d) Kitchen.

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

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

4. Why does Ruth accuse Robert of being jealous of Andrew?
(a) Because Andrew has made a man of himself.
(b) Becuase he has better hair.
(c) Because he is taller.
(d) Because he is older.

5. What does Ben say will happen if he doesn't get paid when Robert gets back from town?
(a) He can't wait.
(b) He is fine with the money he has.
(c) There will be trouble.
(d) He'll come back next week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?

4. How long will Robert be at sea?

5. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?

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