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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who says "We'll be late for supper, Rob?"
(a) Ruth.
(b) Kate.
(c) Ruth's mother.
(d) Andrew.

3. What kind of work does Andrew say he likes to do in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Write.
(b) Tax Preparation.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Take care of the family farm.

4. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?
(a) He's can milk the cows.
(b) He has good ideas.
(c) He was never cut out to be a farmer.
(d) He's a great farmer.

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

6. Who does Ruth say she loves at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Mike.
(b) Ben.
(c) Robert.
(d) Andrew.

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

8. Who says the hills around the farm feel like a prison?
(a) James.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Robert.

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

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

11. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?
(a) Mrs. Mayo.
(b) Mrs. Atkins.
(c) James.
(d) Andrew.

12. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?
(a) Library.
(b) Movies.
(c) Home.
(d) Furniture store.

13. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) Barn.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Sitting room.
(d) Porch.

14. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?
(a) Wife.
(b) Storyteller.
(c) Hired hand.
(d) Friend.

15. 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) History book.
(d) Comics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?

2. What is Mrs. Atkins first name?

3. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?

4. What does Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?

5. What is Dick Scott's title?

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