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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says the hills around the farm feel like a prison?
(a) James.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Robert.

2. What does Ben say is broken in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The dishwasher.
(b) Mowing machine.
(c) His hand.
(d) The car.

3. What is Mrs. Atkins first name?
(a) Julie.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Joan.
(d) Debra.

4. Where is Robert sitting at the beginning of the play?
(a) On a fence.
(b) Chair.
(c) Log.
(d) Footstool.

5. What does Andrew tell his father about Ruth in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is sick.
(c) She would make a terrible wife.
(d) He never loved her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "I've earned my right to quit when I want to?"

2. What does Mrs. Mayo say about Ruth and Andrew?

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

4. What excuse does Ruth use as the reason she has to stay on the farm?

5. What does Andrew tell his parents about Robert's perspective on the sea voyage?

(see the answer key)

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