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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 is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?
(a) Scott.
(b) Ben.
(c) Ruth and her mother.
(d) Uncle Matthew.

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

3. What is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?
(a) Hysteria.
(b) Despair.
(c) Rage.
(d) Relief that Robert is not going on the voyage.

4. What is Robert doing instead of eating his meal in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Listening to the radio.
(d) Reading.

5. Who says Andrew is a born farmer while talking after dinner?
(a) Mr. Mayo.
(b) Dick Scott.
(c) Mrs. Mayo.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month is the beginning of the play set?

2. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?

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

4. What noise does Robert and Ruth hear from outside after they've had their terrible fight?

5. How old is Ruth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Robert say that Andrew must not feel sorry that he is about to die?

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

4. What news does Uncle Dick bring Andrew when he climbs up to the hilltop?

5. What is the reason James tells Andrew to never return to the farm again?

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

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

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

9. Who is Ruth waiting up for in Act 3, Scene 1?

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

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