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

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

3. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Runs away with her.
(b) Places her in a car.
(c) Puts her on a bicycle.
(d) Carries her to the road.

4. What does Mary notice about her mother at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She is frowning.
(b) She is wearing a new hat.
(c) She is laughing at a joke.
(d) She is crying.

5. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?
(a) He hates being around his dad.
(b) The farm is too small a world.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He wants to get away from her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?

3. How does Robert describe Andrew's letters that he wrote to them while he was on the voyage?

4. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?

5. Robert says Ruth is mean and:

(see the answer key)

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