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

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

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

4. Why does Ruth accuse Robert of being jealous of Andrew?
(a) Because Andrew has made a man of himself.
(b) Becuase he has better hair.
(c) Because he is older.
(d) Because he is taller.

5. What does Mrs. Atkins say that Mary inherited from her father?
(a) Money.
(b) A weak constitution.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Happy disposition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andrew say from offstage at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What job does Mrs. Mayo at one time hold?

3. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What does Andrew say when he learns that Ruth loves Robert?

5. What does Ben say will happen if he doesn't get paid when Robert gets back from town?

(see the answer key)

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