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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who dies in the Mayo family after Andrew goes away?
(a) Ben.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Dick.
(d) Kate and Mary.

2. What does Robert suggest that Andrew avoids telling Ruth when they are talking on the hilltop?
(a) That he wants her to be his wife.
(b) That he doesn't love her.
(c) That he will always love her.
(d) That he hopes she will return to Argentina with him.

3. What makes Captain Scott get out of breath in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Walking up the hill.
(b) Bronchitis.
(c) Running.
(d) Laughing.

4. What does Robert say about Ruth at the end of the play?
(a) She can live with her mother.
(b) She has suffered.
(c) She doesn't need anyone.
(d) She is mean.

5. Why does Andrew call Ruth a murderess?
(a) She killed her mother.
(b) She killed her dog.
(c) She killed her father.
(d) He blames her for Robert's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert stumble into at the end of the play?

2. Who does Mary announce is coming to the hilltop at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is open in the bedroom when Ruth goes in to talk with Robert?

4. What does Andrew want to talk with Robert about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What weather event does Andrew live through on the ship?

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