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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?
(a) Have fun.
(b) Write back and tell us everything.
(c) Andrew is running away from his own nature.
(d) Good luck.

3. What is the weather at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Hot.
(b) Snowing.
(c) Raining.
(d) Cold.

4. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?
(a) Language study guides.
(b) Art.
(c) Dog breeds.
(d) Different sunsets.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?

3. Who does Ruth say she loves at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What does Uncle Dick say to Andrew about the way he spoke up to his father in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Andrew think it's a good idea for Robert to go on the sea voyage?

2. Describe the hilltop setting of Act 2, Scene 2.

3. What are Ruth and Robert's reactions to the news that Andrew is sailing again the next morning on a ship for Argentina?

4. Why does Robert want to leave the farm?

5. What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

6. Why does Robert say he wants to die while outside watching the sun rise?

7. Describe the sitting room's appearance in Act 3.

8. What does Ruth say when Andrew angrily asks her why they didn't let him know about Robert's deteriorating health?

9. What is Andrew's reaction to Robert's announcement that he is in love with Ruth?

10. What does Robert say that the doctor told him to do to be cured?

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