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

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

3. What nickname does Robert give Ruth?
(a) Sweetie pie.
(b) Honey.
(c) Ruthie girl.
(d) Little Miss Common Sense.

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

5. What does the child want to play with at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Stuffed animal.
(b) Truck.
(c) Doll.
(d) Cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Robert bring Mrs. Atkins after dinner?

2. What does Ben say is broken in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What is Mr. Mayo's opinion of Andrew of at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. When Robert is a child, what does he look at and get to know by heart?

5. What does Andrew suggest his father do to get more help on the farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What work is Andrew considered to be well suited for?

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

3. What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How does Andrew try to make good on his promise to his brother to take care of Ruth?

5. What news does Uncle Dick bring Andrew when he climbs up to the hilltop?

6. What did Andrew discover about Argentina?

7. What is Ruth reading when Robert comes in for dinner in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

9. Describe Robert's interests at the beginning of Act 1.

10. Why does Andrew think it's a good idea for Robert to go on the sea voyage?

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