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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. Who places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?
(a) Mrs. Atkins.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Robert.
(d) Mrs. Mayo.

2. What is the relationship between Mrs. Mayo and Dick Scott?
(a) Sister and brother.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Friends.
(d) Neighbors.

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

4. Who dies in the Mayo family after Andrew goes away?
(a) Ben.
(b) Kate and Mary.
(c) Dick.
(d) Melissa.

5. What job is Andrew going to have on the ship bound for Argentina?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Captain.
(c) Cook.
(d) Second officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise does Robert and Ruth hear from outside after they've had their terrible fight?

2. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?

3. What does Robert believe the rising sun is a symbol of?

4. What tone of voice does Ruth use when she says "Come on and I'll get your dinner for you" at the end of Act 2?

5. What does Robert want Andrew to promise in Act 3, Scene 1?

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