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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. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?
(a) He has a plan for a new crop.
(b) He's a poet and doesn't want to dirty his hands.
(c) He will take a real interest in it and do his share.
(d) He will never work the farm.

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?
(a) They are foolish.
(b) That Ruth doesn't love him.
(c) They'd make a nice couple.
(d) They tell funny jokes.

3. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?
(a) His British accent.
(b) Its high-pitched quality.
(c) Its low, musical sound.
(d) His gruff sound.

4. Robert says Ruth is mean and:
(a) Violent.
(b) Small.
(c) Big.
(d) Angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather at the beginning of Act 2?

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

3. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?

4. Who is knitting at the beginning of Act 2?

5. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Atkins say is wrong with Mary when she hears her crying?

2. When Andrew hears the news that Robert will die soon, how does he show his optimistic outlook about Robert's chances to get well?

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

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

5. Describe the country setting where Robert goes to die.

6. What story does Uncle Dick tell the family as they sit around the table?

7. Describe Robert's interests at the beginning of Act 1.

8. What does Ruth tell her mother about Robert's plan for their future when he gets well and can leave the farm?

9. What is Andrew's reaction to Robert's reasons for leaving on the voyage?

10. Describe Robert's physical state at the beginning of Act 3.

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