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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert plan to do to keep the family afloat until harvest time?

2. What does Mrs. Atkins use in order to move around?

3. What job does Mrs. Mayo at one time hold?

4. What does Ben say will happen if he doesn't get paid when Robert gets back from town?

5. What is Dick Scott's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robert tell his family when he returns from walking Ruth and her mother home?

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

3. What is Andrew's response to Robert when he cries out that the situation is damnable?

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

7. Why is the true reason Andrew doesn't want to stay on the farm?

8. How does Mrs. Mayo defend her son Robert from Mrs. Atkins' criticisms?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Robert's relationship with his daughter Mary? Do you agree or disagree that he seems to be a better parent than Ruth? Explain your viewpoint using specific textual examples.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Andrew's perspective about telling lies. When does he tell lies in the play and why does he choose to do so? What are the consequences for him?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways did Robert ignore his true calling? What were the consequences of this decision? Discuss using specific textual examples to support your viewpoint.

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