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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. Who is Andrew?

2. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?

3. What is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?

4. Where is Andrew when Robert tells his family that he loves Ruth?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Andrew describe his feelings for Ruth as he and Robert sit on the hilltop discussing Andrew's travels?

3. What does Robert tell his family when he returns from walking Ruth and her mother home?

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

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

6. What is Andrew's reaction to Robert's reasons for leaving on the voyage?

7. Describe Robert's death scene.

8. Describe Robert's physical state at the beginning of Act 3.

9. Why does Andrew think it's a good idea for Robert to go on the sea voyage?

10. What does Ruth say when Andrew angrily asks her why they didn't let him know about Robert's deteriorating health?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Mrs. Atkins' role in the play? Provide three examples of how Mrs. Atkins influences the lives of others.

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

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?

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