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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. Why does Ruth accuse Robert of being jealous of Andrew?

2. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?

5. What kind of work does Andrew say he likes to do in Act 1, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Andrew's response to Robert when he cries out that the situation is damnable?

2. What did Andrew discover about Argentina?

3. What kind of plan does Andrew speak about to Ruth while the doctor is examining Robert?

4. How does Andrew react when Robert says it's too late for a cure and has a coughing fit?

5. Describe Robert's interests at the beginning of Act 1.

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

7. When Andrew hears the news that Robert will die soon, how does he show his optimistic outlook about Robert's chances to get well?

8. In Act 2, Scene 1, describe Robert's relationship with Mary.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think it is fair that Ruth asks Robert to cancel his plans for the sea voyage and stay at home with her? In what ways does she manipulate him to make this decision? Explain using specific supporting examples.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways did Robert ignore his true calling? What were the consequences of this decision? Discuss using specific textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the brothers' viewpoints about the sea voyage at the beginning of the play. Whose view is more practical? What do you think of Robert's reasons for going? Explain your viewpoint.

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