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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 places himself between Mr. Mayo and Andrew when Mr. Mayo threatens to hit Andrew?
(a) Mrs. Mayo.
(b) Mrs. Atkins.
(c) Robert.
(d) Ruth.

2. What does Robert point to in the sky at the end of the Act 1, Scene1?
(a) Star.
(b) Helicopter.
(c) Meteor shower.
(d) Plane.

3. What sound does Mary make in the bedroom while her parents are fighting?
(a) Whimper.
(b) Singing.
(c) Gurgle.
(d) Laughter.

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

5. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Truck.
(b) Stuffed animal.
(c) Cat.
(d) Doll.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?

3. What is the relationship between Mrs. Mayo and Dick Scott?

4. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?

5. What is Robert doing instead of eating his meal in Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Ruth behave toward Robert when he comes in late for dinner?

7. Why does Robert want to leave the farm?

8. What does Mrs. Atkins criticize Robert for as she sits at the table knitting with Mrs. Mayo?

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

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

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