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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert tell his father about the farm after he says he's not going on the voyage?
(a) He has a plan for a new crop.
(b) He will never work the farm.
(c) He's a poet and doesn't want to dirty his hands.
(d) He will take a real interest in it and do his share.

2. What does the woman from the missionary ask Dick Scott?
(a) His first name.
(b) Where seagulls sleep at night.
(c) Directions.
(d) What time it is.

3. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?
(a) Hired hand.
(b) Friend.
(c) Wife.
(d) Storyteller.

4. How old is Ruth?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Thirty-two.
(c) Late thirties.
(d) Early twenties.

5. What is his mother's reaction when Robert tells his family about him and Ruth?
(a) Hysteria.
(b) Rage.
(c) Despair.
(d) Relief that Robert is not going on the voyage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Andrew?

2. How does Mr. Mayo describe Robert's farming abilities?

3. Who says "We'll be late for supper, Rob?"

4. What does Andrew say is not part of Robert's nature when he is talking with him at the fence?

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

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