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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 Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?
(a) He works hard.
(b) He's better than they are.
(c) He has enough money.
(d) He is always on time.

2. What disease does Robert say he has?
(a) Pleurisy.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) Gout.

3. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Kate.
(c) Her father.
(d) Mary.

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

5. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?
(a) Throw him out.
(b) Give him breakfast.
(c) Hug him.
(d) Make a new plan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says to Robert "I didn't want to spoil this last night you're here?"

2. Who says "I've earned my right to quit when I want to?"

3. What does Andrew want to talk with Robert about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?

5. What is the "El Paso?"

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