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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andrew want to talk with Robert about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The dinner menu.
(b) The weather.
(c) The state of the farm.
(d) His desire to go to college.

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

3. What is wrong with the curtains in the sitting room in Act 3?
(a) They are the wrong color.
(b) They are new and wrinkled.
(c) They are gone.
(d) They are torn and dirty.

4. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?
(a) Furniture store.
(b) Home.
(c) Movies.
(d) Library.

5. Who is furious with Ruth when Robert is shut up in the bedroom?
(a) Robert.
(b) The specialist.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Andrew suggest they hire to help out around the farm?

3. What does Andrew say that Argentina has?

4. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?

5. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?

(see the answer key)

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