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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 does Andrew check on after dinner when he leaves the sitting room?

2. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?

3. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?

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

5. What does Robert do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kate say she thinks is going on between Ruth and Robert?

2. How does Robert respond when Andrew says he's planning to return to Argentina?

3. When Robert dies, how do Andrew and Ruth react?

4. Is Mary sensitive to her parents emotional state on the hilltop?

5. Describe Robert's plan for his and Ruth's future when he gets well.

6. What is Andrew's reaction to Robert's announcement that he is in love with Ruth?

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

8. What does Andrew promise Robert before he dies?

9. Why does Robert say he wants to die while outside watching the sun rise?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reasons that Andrew gives for going on the sea voyage. Why does he lie to his father? Do you think he regrets his lie? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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