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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Robert tell his family that he loves Ruth?
(a) Before dinner.
(b) After dinner when he returns home.
(c) In the morning.
(d) At dinner.

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

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

4. What is one opportunity that Andrew says Robert will have by going on the sea voyage?
(a) He'll make money.
(b) Learn how to cook.
(c) Volunteer work.
(d) More time to study biology.

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

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

7. Who is laughing at Ben?
(a) Doug.
(b) Andy.
(c) Mike.
(d) Farmers and farmhands.

8. What does Robert think the secret is to what he has been seeking at the beginning of the play?
(a) Money.
(b) Love.
(c) Training.
(d) Opportunity.

9. What does Robert say to Ruth about why he has to leave?
(a) He wants to get away from her.
(b) The farm is too small a world.
(c) He is in love with her.
(d) He hates being around his dad.

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

11. What kind of luck does Robert say he's been having?
(a) He doesn't believe in luck.
(b) Good luck.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Wonderful luck.

12. What is the setting of Act I, Scene I?
(a) Farmhouse.
(b) Library.
(c) The side of the road at twilight.
(d) Car.

13. What is Ruth reading when Robert comes in and watches her without her knowing in Act 2?
(a) Comics.
(b) A letter from Andrew.
(c) History book.
(d) Newspaper.

14. What is Robert doing instead of eating his meal in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Watching TV.
(b) Listening to the radio.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sleeping.

15. How does Mr. Mayo respond when Andrew says he wants to see the world?
(a) Good luck.
(b) Andrew is running away from his own nature.
(c) Have fun.
(d) Write back and tell us everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Mayo say in Act 2, Scene1 to defend Robert against Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?

2. How long will Robert be at sea?

3. Who has lost her fresh appearance at the beginning of Act 2?

4. What does Mr. Mayo tell Dick Scott he needs to find for his voyage?

5. Why does Ruth complain about her mother to Robert at the beginning of the play?

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