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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Robert says to Ruth that he wants to start over again and move to the city, what profession does he want to take up?
(a) Professor.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Musician.
(d) Writer.

2. What time is the train to New York City that the specialist travels on?
(a) 2 p.m.
(b) 9 p.m.
(c) 6 a.m.
(d) 12 p.m.

3. What does Andrew tell Ruth about his finances?
(a) He has a million dollars put aside for the farm.
(b) He's a millionaire.
(c) He invested wisely in New York.
(d) He's not a rich man and lost most of his money gambling.

4. What is the setting of the last scene in the play?
(a) Kitchen.
(b) Porch.
(c) Section of country highway.
(d) Barn.

5. What does Andrew say he's going to turn the farm into during Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A zoo.
(b) An animal clinic.
(c) A biology center.
(d) The crackiest place in the whole state.

6. What is open in the bedroom when Ruth goes in to talk with Robert?
(a) A drawer.
(b) A jewelry box.
(c) The window.
(d) The door.

7. What does Ruth say she feels like she's having in honor of Andrew's visit?
(a) Holiday.
(b) Birthday celebration.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Party.

8. What does Robert want Andrew to promise in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) To marry Ruth.
(b) To read more books.
(c) To stay at the farm.
(d) To mow the grass.

9. What is the last word Robert says in the play?
(a) "Remember!"
(b) "The truth."
(c) "Play fair."
(d) "Beauty!"

10. What does Robert suggest that Andrew avoids telling Ruth when they are talking on the hilltop?
(a) That he wants her to be his wife.
(b) That he doesn't love her.
(c) That he will always love her.
(d) That he hopes she will return to Argentina with him.

11. What does Robert say about Ruth at the end of the play?
(a) She has suffered.
(b) She doesn't need anyone.
(c) She can live with her mother.
(d) She is mean.

12. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Farmhouse.
(b) Top of a hill.
(c) Boat.
(d) Beach.

13. What does Robert see rising from the rim of the hills at the end of the play?
(a) The moon.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Fire.
(d) The sun.

14. Why does Andrew call Ruth a murderess?
(a) She killed her father.
(b) She killed her mother.
(c) She killed her dog.
(d) He blames her for Robert's death.

15. What promise does Andrew make to Robert at the end of the play?
(a) That he will take care of Ruth.
(b) To try and write poetry.
(c) To read Robert's journals.
(d) To give his books to the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ruth speak when she says "I'll go" and walks slowly toward the bedroom?

2. How many telegrams did Ruth and Robert receive from Andrew in New York?

3. Why does Robert feel happy at last in Act 3, Scene 3?

4. What is the medical specialist's name?

5. What is Andrew smoking in Act 3, Scene 2?

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