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

2. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"
(a) Stephen.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Robert.
(d) Michael.

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

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

5. What does Robert point to in the sky at the end of the Act 1, Scene1?
(a) Star.
(b) Plane.
(c) Meteor shower.
(d) Helicopter.

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

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

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

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

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

11. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) In the morning.
(b) After dinner when he returns home.
(c) At dinner.
(d) Before dinner.

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

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

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

15. What color is Dick Scott's mustache?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the weather at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who is Andrew?

5. Why does Robert bring up Uncle Dick's name when he's talking with Ruth in Act 1, Scene 1?

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