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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 Andrew say when he learns that Ruth loves Robert?
(a) He curses them.
(b) "Good luck to you both."
(c) "I knew it!"
(d) He says nothing.

2. How long will Robert be at sea?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six years.
(c) One year.
(d) Twelve years.

3. 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.

4. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?
(a) Andrew is running away from his own nature.
(b) Good luck.
(c) Write back and tell us everything.
(d) Have fun.

5. Who says he won't come back with "empty hands next time?"
(a) Uncle Dick.
(b) Captain Scott.
(c) Ben.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?

4. What is the weather at the beginning of Act 2?

5. How does Ruth respond when Robert says that Andrew writes letters like a farmer in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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