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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Andrew's job on the ship?
(a) Cook.
(b) Head officer.
(c) Deck hand.
(d) Deck swabber.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say that Ruth acted like at dinner with the Mayo family and Uncle Dick?
(a) Sad.
(b) Calm and relaxed.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Flustered and giggly.

3. What is Robert doing instead of eating his meal in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Listening to the radio.
(d) Reading.

4. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?
(a) Cane.
(b) Walker.
(c) Wheelchair.
(d) Crutches.

5. Who says "I've earned my right to quit when I want to?"
(a) Andrew.
(b) Mr. Mayo.
(c) Robert.
(d) Ruth.

6. What is the setting of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Small sitting room of the farmhouse.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Bedroom.
(d) Porch.

7. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She doesn't love him.
(c) She was just pretending.
(d) She'll always want to be with him.

8. What is the name of Robert and Ruth's child?
(a) Mackenzie.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Susan.
(d) Mary.

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

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

11. What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having?
(a) Good luck.
(b) He doesn't believe in luck.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Wonderful luck.

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

13. Who says "I feel--dead" at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Robert.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Uncle Dick.
(d) Mr. Mayo.

14. What is Dick Scott's title?
(a) CEO.
(b) Professor.
(c) Captain.
(d) Reverend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Why does Ruth accuse Robert of being jealous of Andrew?

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

4. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?

5. What does Ben say is broken in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer keys)

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