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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. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?
(a) He's can milk the cows.
(b) He's a great farmer.
(c) He was never cut out to be a farmer.
(d) He has good ideas.

2. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) Sitting room.
(b) Porch.
(c) Barn.
(d) Kitchen.

3. What is Mrs. Atkins first name?
(a) Joan.
(b) Debra.
(c) Julie.
(d) Sarah.

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

5. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?
(a) He has enough money.
(b) He is always on time.
(c) He's better than they are.
(d) He works hard.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Andrew say is not part of Robert's nature when he is talking with him at the fence?

4. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"

5. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Ruth reading when Robert comes in for dinner in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. How does Andrew react when Robert says it's too late for a cure and has a coughing fit?

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

5. Describe the argument between Robert and Ruth in Act 2, Scene 1.

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

7. How does Andrew try to make good on his promise to his brother to take care of Ruth?

8. How does Robert respond when Andrew says he's planning to return to Argentina?

9. How do Kate and James Mayo feel about Robert leaving on the voyage?

10. What reasons does Ruth give for wanting to talk with Robert alone at the fence the night before he is supposed to leave?

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