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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Robert's response when Andrew says he's going to accept a job from a friend?
(a) He is noncommital.
(b) He is upset.
(c) He refuses to speak to him.
(d) He wants to come.

2. Why does Ruth tremble in fright when she steps inside Robert's bedroom?
(a) He is breaking things in the room.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is unconscious.
(d) He is gone.

3. What job does Mrs. Mayo at one time hold?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Therapist.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Teacher.

4. What name does Andrew sob out at the end of the play?
(a) Uncle Dick's.
(b) Mrs. Mayo's.
(c) Robert's.
(d) Mary's.

5. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Mary.
(b) Beth.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Robert and Ruth's child?

2. What is the setting of Act I, Scene I?

3. What is the setting of Act I, Scene 2?

4. What does Andrew say to Robert about the death of his father?

5. What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having?

(see the answer key)

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