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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Andrew say is not part of Robert's nature when he is talking with him at the fence?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Dreaming.
(c) Plowing and farming.
(d) Book reading.

3. What noise does Robert and Ruth hear from outside after they've had their terrible fight?
(a) A horse and carriage on the road.
(b) Mary talking to her doll.
(c) Mrs. Atkins arguing.
(d) Mrs. Mayo singing.

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

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

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

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

8. Who says that Robert "tells things so beautifully?"
(a) Uncle Dick.
(b) Mrs. Mayo.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Andrew.

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

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

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

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

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

14. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?
(a) Volunteer work.
(b) More time to study biology.
(c) Learn how to cook.
(d) He'll make money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert gently pull away from Ruth's face when he's talking with her by the fence?

2. What does Ben say will happen if he doesn't get paid when Robert gets back from town?

3. What does Andrew check on after dinner when he leaves the sitting room?

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

5. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?

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