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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth tell Robert when she goes up to the hilltop?
(a) The hired hand wants to speak to him.
(b) He has an important telephone call.
(c) He is needed at a town meeting.
(d) Uncle Dick wants to speak with him.

2. What does Andrew say to Ruth about his feelings for Robert in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) He feels resentful.
(b) He loves Robert more than anyone in the world.
(c) He's mad at him.
(d) He is jealous.

3. What does Ruth say she feels like she's having in honor of Andrew's visit?
(a) Party.
(b) Holiday.
(c) Birthday celebration.
(d) Thanksgiving.

4. What does Robert say he feels like he's been cooped up in all his life?
(a) Jail.
(b) A library.
(c) A room.
(d) His barn.

5. How does Ruth speak when she says "I'll go" and walks slowly toward the bedroom?
(a) Gracioiusly.
(b) Dully.
(c) Proudly.
(d) Thoughtfully.

6. What is the medical specialist's name?
(a) Mrs. Ramsey.
(b) Mr. Green.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Dr. Fawcett.

7. What does Andrew want to talk with Robert about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The dinner menu.
(b) The weather.
(c) His desire to go to college.
(d) The state of the farm.

8. What is Andrew smoking in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A turkey.
(d) A pipe.

9. Who is thin and unhealthy looking in Act 3?
(a) Mrs. Atkins.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Dr. Fawcett.
(d) Robert.

10. What is the "El Paso?"
(a) Mexican resturaunt.
(b) Hurricane.
(c) Store in town.
(d) A ship bound for Buenos Aires.

11. What meal is Kate cooking in honor of Andrew's visit?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Brunch.

12. Who told Robert to go to the "far-off places" to be cured?
(a) The specialist.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mrs. Atkins.
(d) Andrew.

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

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

15. What does Robert believe the rising sun is a symbol of?
(a) Death.
(b) Good fortune.
(c) A hot day.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Andrew call Ruth a murderess?

2. What disease does Robert say he has?

3. What kind of business does Andrew want to get into in Argentina?

4. Why doesn't Andrew leave right away for the ship bound for Argentina?

5. What does Andrew say he'll do to help Robert in Act 3, Scene 1?

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