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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 the "El Paso?"
(a) Store in town.
(b) Mexican resturaunt.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) A ship bound for Buenos Aires.

2. What does Ruth say she feels like she's having in honor of Andrew's visit?
(a) Birthday celebration.
(b) Holiday.
(c) Party.
(d) Thanksgiving.

3. What promise does Andrew make to Robert at the end of the play?
(a) To try and write poetry.
(b) To give his books to the library.
(c) To read Robert's journals.
(d) That he will take care of Ruth.

4. Who cradles Robert's head in her lap?
(a) Mrs. Atkins.
(b) Mary.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Mrs. Mayo.

5. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise comes from Robert's throat in Scene 3, Act 2?

2. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?

3. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?

4. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who tells Andrew that the inside of Robert's lungs are bad?

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