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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is Dick Scott's mustache?
(a) Blonde.
(b) White.
(c) Brown.
(d) Red.

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

4. What does Dick Scott fix up on his ship for Robert?
(a) Galley.
(b) Cabin.
(c) Reading room.
(d) Dining room.

5. 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 hates being around his dad.
(d) He is in love with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Robert be at sea?

2. Who says that Ruth came to her for advice about managing the farm?

3. Who says "Oh, Ruth, our love is sweeter than any distant dream?"

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

5. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Andrew's reaction to Robert's reasons for leaving on the voyage?

2. What kind of plan does Andrew speak about to Ruth while the doctor is examining Robert?

3. What story does Uncle Dick tell the family as they sit around the table?

4. Why does Robert say that Andrew must not feel sorry that he is about to die?

5. Why does Ben quit his job as hired-hand?

6. How does Ruth react to the news that Robert loves her?

7. What does Mrs. Mayo say killed her husband?

8. What does Robert say that the doctor told him to do to be cured?

9. Describe the argument between Robert and Ruth in Act 2, Scene 1.

10. What is the relationship between Andrew and Robert at the beginning of the play?

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