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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 tell his parents about Robert's perspective on the sea voyage?
(a) Robert resents having to go.
(b) Robert doesn't want to go on the voyage.
(c) Robert is set on going on the voyage.
(d) Robert is too scared to go.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?
(a) They are foolish.
(b) They tell funny jokes.
(c) That Ruth doesn't love him.
(d) They'd make a nice couple.

3. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?
(a) Storyteller.
(b) Hired hand.
(c) Wife.
(d) Friend.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is laughing at Ben?

3. How old is Ruth?

4. What does Ben say is broken in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

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