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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andrew tell Dick Scott he will do at the end of Act I, Scene II?
(a) Find another farm to work on.
(b) Take Robert's place on the voyage.
(c) Work on another ship.
(d) Go to college.

2. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He's worried about disappointing him.
(b) He says he doesn't like him.
(c) He wonders if she's met him.
(d) He wants her to interview him.

3. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is the best choice for the job.
(b) He hopes to see him soon.
(c) He's a liar and mean.
(d) He doesn't love his mother.

4. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Stuffed animal.
(b) Truck.
(c) Cat.
(d) Doll.

5. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?
(a) On a fence.
(b) Log.
(c) Footstool.
(d) Chair.

6. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?
(a) Ruth and her mother.
(b) Uncle Matthew.
(c) Scott.
(d) Ben.

7. How long will Robert be at sea?
(a) Six years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

8. What is Dick Scott's title?
(a) Reverend.
(b) Professor.
(c) CEO.
(d) Captain.

9. What does Andrew say when he learns that Ruth loves Robert?
(a) "I knew it!"
(b) He says nothing.
(c) He curses them.
(d) "Good luck to you both."

10. What does Andrew say from offstage at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Ahoy!
(b) What's going on?
(c) Anyone home?
(d) Where are you?

11. What is the name that Robert's daughter calls him?
(a) Paper.
(b) Pops.
(c) Dada.
(d) Father.

12. What does Ruth say would happen to her if Robert leaves?
(a) She would join a church group.
(b) She would follow him.
(c) She would forget him.
(d) Her heart would break.

13. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She would make a terrible wife.
(b) He never loved her.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is sick.

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

15. What is Robert doing instead of eating his meal in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Watching TV.
(c) Listening to the radio.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ruth respond when Robert says that Andrew writes letters like a farmer in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?

3. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?

4. Who places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?

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

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