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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 Mrs. Atkins first name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Debra.
(c) Joan.
(d) Julie.

2. What item does Andrew grab before he leaves the house in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His hat.
(b) His appointment book.
(c) His cane.
(d) His gloves.

3. What experience did Robert have as a child that he tells Ruth about in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He loved to color.
(b) He and his dad liked to play checkers.
(c) He and his mother went ice skating.
(d) He was a sickly child.

4. What does Andrew say to Ruth about his feelings for Robert in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) He's mad at him.
(b) He feels resentful.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He loves Robert more than anyone in the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"

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

4. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?

5. Why does Ruth tremble in fright when she steps inside Robert's bedroom?

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