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

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?
(a) Flustered and giggly.
(b) Sad.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Calm and relaxed.

3. What does Andrew say from offstage at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) What's going on?
(b) Ahoy!
(c) Where are you?
(d) Anyone home?

4. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?
(a) She doesn't like to talk.
(b) She nags Ruth.
(c) She is too happy.
(d) She likes to be alone.

5. Who is laughing at Ben?
(a) Andy.
(b) Farmers and farmhands.
(c) Doug.
(d) Mike.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mary announce is coming to the hilltop at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Who strokes Mary's hair before they walk down from the hilltop to the house for dinner?

3. What makes Captain Scott get out of breath in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?

5. What does the main room of the farmhouse look like in Act 2?

(see the answer key)

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