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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Mary.
(c) Kate.
(d) Her father.

2. What is the setting of Act I, Scene I?
(a) Car.
(b) Farmhouse.
(c) Library.
(d) The side of the road at twilight.

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

4. What does Ben say is broken in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) His hand.
(b) Mowing machine.
(c) The dishwasher.
(d) The car.

5. 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 wonders if she's met him.
(c) He says he doesn't like him.
(d) He wants her to interview him.

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

7. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?
(a) He wants to get away from her.
(b) The farm is too small a world.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He hates being around his dad.

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

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

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

11. Who is knitting at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Mrs. Scott.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Kelly.

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

13. What does the woman from the missionary ask Dick Scott?
(a) Directions.
(b) His first name.
(c) What time it is.
(d) Where seagulls sleep at night.

14. How does Ruth respond when Robert says that Andrew writes letters like a farmer in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She agrees with Robert's impression.
(b) She tears up Andrew's letter.
(c) Robert should not make fun of Andrew.
(d) She laughs and teases Robert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say would happen to her if Robert leaves?

2. Who says to Robert "I didn't want to spoil this last night you're here?"

3. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?

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

5. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

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