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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. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?
(a) Log.
(b) Footstool.
(c) Chair.
(d) On a fence.

2. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?
(a) Language study guides.
(b) Different sunsets.
(c) Art.
(d) Dog breeds.

3. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?
(a) James.
(b) Mrs. Atkins.
(c) Mrs. Mayo.
(d) Andrew.

4. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?
(a) Volunteer work.
(b) More time to study biology.
(c) He'll make money.
(d) Learn how to cook.

5. Who does Ruth say she loves at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Robert.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Ben.
(d) Mike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Dick say to Andrew about the way he spoke up to his father in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Robert think the secret is to what he has been seeking at the beginning of the play?

3. What does Mrs. Mayo say her husband died of?

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

5. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?

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