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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. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?
(a) Work harder.
(b) Hire a man.
(c) Buy new equipment.
(d) Hire two men.

2. Who says "I've earned my right to quit when I want to?"
(a) Ruth.
(b) Robert.
(c) Mr. Mayo.
(d) Andrew.

3. What does Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?
(a) Borrow money from Andrew.
(b) Sell off an acre of the farm.
(c) Mortgage the farm.
(d) Raise prices for their potatoes.

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

5. What does Andrew check on after dinner when he leaves the sitting room?
(a) His laundry.
(b) The chickens.
(c) The black cow.
(d) Dessert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?

2. What does Mr. Mayo threaten to do to Andrew if he finds him still at home in the morning?

3. In what month is the beginning of the play set?

4. What does Ruth tell Robert about her feelings for Andrew?

5. Who describes Robert as a loafer and stupid?

(see the answer key)

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