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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Dick say to Andrew about the way he spoke up to his father in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "You're rude."
(b) "I like your spirit."
(c) "You certainly put him in his place."
(d) "You were tough on him."

2. What does the main room of the farmhouse look like in Act 2?
(a) All new furniture.
(b) Shabby and untidy.
(c) Clean.
(d) Newly painted.

3. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?
(a) Wide open spaces.
(b) Long lost cousin.
(c) Property.
(d) Money.

4. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?
(a) Different sunsets.
(b) Language study guides.
(c) Art.
(d) Dog breeds.

5. Who is Andrew?
(a) Robert's younger brother.
(b) Robert's older brother.
(c) Robert's cousin.
(d) Robert's twin.

6. Robert says Ruth is mean and:
(a) Big.
(b) Angry.
(c) Small.
(d) Violent.

7. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?
(a) Dining room.
(b) Cabin.
(c) Galley.
(d) Reading room.

8. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Runs away with her.
(b) Puts her on a bicycle.
(c) Carries her to the road.
(d) Places her in a car.

9. What is Ruth reading when Robert comes in and watches her without her knowing in Act 2?
(a) A letter from Andrew.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Comics.
(d) History book.

10. What does Andrew tell his parents about Robert's perspective on the sea voyage?
(a) Robert is set on going on the voyage.
(b) Robert doesn't want to go on the voyage.
(c) Robert resents having to go.
(d) Robert is too scared to go.

11. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?
(a) He's better than they are.
(b) He works hard.
(c) He has enough money.
(d) He is always on time.

12. What is Ben's job?
(a) Painter.
(b) Hired hand.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Cook.

13. What does Andrew check on after dinner when he leaves the sitting room?
(a) The black cow.
(b) His laundry.
(c) Dessert.
(d) The chickens.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Andrew tell Dick Scott he will do at the end of Act I, Scene II?

3. Who says the hills around the farm feel like a prison?

4. What is Andrew's job on the ship?

5. In what month is the beginning of the play set?

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