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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Robert late for in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. What does Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?

5. What charms Ruth about Robert's voice when he's telling the dreams of his childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Andrew has changed since he went away on the voyage.

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

3. How has Ruth changed after three years of being married?

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

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

6. How do Kate and James Mayo feel about Robert leaving on the voyage?

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

8. What is the relationship between Andrew and Robert at the beginning of the play?

9. Describe the hilltop setting of Act 2, Scene 2.

10. How does Mrs. Mayo defend her son Robert from Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Dick Scott and his role in the play. How does he have a significant impact on Andrew, Robert, and Ruth's lives?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of bad luck/good luck. How do we see these themes used in the play? Who is most closely connected with bad luck and what does he hope for to turn his luck around?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Andrew's perspective about telling lies. When does he tell lies in the play and why does he choose to do so? What are the consequences for him?

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