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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?
(a) He will never work the farm.
(b) He's a poet and doesn't want to dirty his hands.
(c) He has a plan for a new crop.
(d) He will take a real interest in it and do his share.

2. What does Andrew say he's going to turn the farm into during Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The crackiest place in the whole state.
(b) A zoo.
(c) A biology center.
(d) An animal clinic.

3. What does Ruth say she feels like she's having in honor of Andrew's visit?
(a) Birthday celebration.
(b) Party.
(c) Holiday.
(d) Thanksgiving.

4. What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having?
(a) Wonderful luck.
(b) He doesn't believe in luck.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Good luck.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Uncle Dick tending in the port while Andrew is on the hilltop?

3. What does Andrew say to Robert about the death of his father?

4. Who is laughing at Ben?

5. What weather event does Andrew live through on the ship?

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