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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase does Ruth use to describe Robert's state of mind right before he died?
(a) He was so happy.
(b) He was so bereft.
(c) He was so nervous.
(d) He was so fearful.

2. What is Robert sitting on while he's on the hilltop with Mary, gazing at the horizon?
(a) Chair.
(b) Blanket.
(c) Boulder.
(d) Fence.

3. What color dress is Ruth wearing in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Black.

4. What does Andrew say he's going to turn the farm into during Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The crackiest place in the whole state.
(b) A zoo.
(c) An animal clinic.
(d) A biology center.

5. Who says he won't come back with "empty hands next time?"
(a) Uncle Dick.
(b) Captain Scott.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Ben.

6. Who dies in the Mayo family after Andrew goes away?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Kate and Mary.
(c) Dick.
(d) Ben.

7. In the very last scene, Andrew tells Ruth they must:
(a) Never see one another again.
(b) Leave on a vacation together.
(c) Try to help each other.
(d) Marry right away.

8. What does Robert want Andrew to promise in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) To read more books.
(b) To mow the grass.
(c) To stay at the farm.
(d) To marry Ruth.

9. Who says I wouldn't "know how to feel love, even if I tried" in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Robert.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Ruth.

10. What does Andrew tell Ruth about his love for her in the past?
(a) It was the most important thing in his life.
(b) It was just "silly nonsense."
(c) He hopes he can rekindle the flame.
(d) He doesn't know what to call it.

11. Who is dressed in white and looks pretty and fresh in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Mrs. Mayo.

12. What does Andrew look like at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Tanned.
(b) Pale.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Fearful.

13. Who is the last person to leave the stage at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Mary.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Robert.

14. What does Andrew suggest they hire to help out around the farm?
(a) Gardener.
(b) An experienced farmer.
(c) Cook.
(d) Painter.

15. What item does Andrew grab before he leaves the house in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His appointment book.
(c) His hat.
(d) His cane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "El Paso?"

2. What is Andrew smoking in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. What does Andrew say to Ruth about his feelings for Robert in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What does Robert say about Ruth at the end of the play?

5. What tone of voice does Andrew use to speak to Ruth after Robert has died?

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