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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 do after he lifts Ruth into his arms in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Carries her to the road.
(b) Runs away with her.
(c) Places her in a car.
(d) Puts her on a bicycle.

2. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?
(a) Wheelchair.
(b) Crutches.
(c) Cane.
(d) Walker.

3. What does Robert gently pull away from Ruth's face when he's talking with her by the fence?
(a) One of her hands.
(b) A veil.
(c) A bandana.
(d) A bandaid.

4. Who says "I feel--dead" at the end of Act I, Scene 2?
(a) Mr. Mayo.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Robert.
(d) Uncle Dick.

5. Who is joining the Mayo family for dinner at the beginning of the play?
(a) Scott.
(b) Uncle Matthew.
(c) Ben.
(d) Ruth and her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?

2. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?

3. What is Robert in search of during the sea voyage?

4. How old is Ruth?

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

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