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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert believe the rising sun is a symbol of?
(a) Death.
(b) A hot day.
(c) Fear.
(d) Good fortune.

2. What phrase does Ruth use to describe Robert's state of mind right before he died?
(a) He was so fearful.
(b) He was so bereft.
(c) He was so happy.
(d) He was so nervous.

3. How does Ruth speak when she says "I'll go" and walks slowly toward the bedroom?
(a) Thoughtfully.
(b) Gracioiusly.
(c) Dully.
(d) Proudly.

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

5. What name does Andrew sob out at the end of the play?
(a) Uncle Dick's.
(b) Mary's.
(c) Robert's.
(d) Mrs. Mayo's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andrew do immediately after Robert has died?

2. What does Andrew offer to lend Robert to get the farm back on its feet?

3. What tone of voice does Andrew use to speak to Ruth after Robert has died?

4. How many telegrams did Ruth and Robert receive from Andrew in New York?

5. What is the "El Paso?"

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