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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. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?
(a) She is too happy.
(b) She nags Ruth.
(c) She doesn't like to talk.
(d) She likes to be alone.

2. In what month is the beginning of the play set?
(a) May.
(b) March.
(c) October.
(d) September.

3. What kind of work does Andrew say he likes to do in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Write.
(c) Tax Preparation.
(d) Take care of the family farm.

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

5. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?
(a) Throw him out.
(b) Give him breakfast.
(c) Make a new plan.
(d) Hug him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrew's job on the ship?

2. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?

3. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?

4. What is Ben's job?

5. How long will Robert be at sea?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Andrew describe his feelings for Ruth as he and Robert sit on the hilltop discussing Andrew's travels?

2. What does James Mayo say about Uncle Dick's comment that Andrew would be a better sea-faring man than Robert?

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

4. What does Kate say she thinks is going on between Ruth and Robert?

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

6. What do Andrew and Ruth do when they find Robert on the side of the road?

7. What does Ruth look like in Act 3, Scene 1?

8. Is Mary sensitive to her parents emotional state on the hilltop?

9. How does Ruth react to the news that Robert loves her?

10. What are Ruth's intentions when she goes up to the hilltop?

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