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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says he doesn't believe in miracles after Andrew arrives from New York?

2. What does Andrew's rage change to at the end of the play when he is speaking to Ruth?

3. What is the medical specialist's name?

4. What does Mrs. Atkins say that Mary inherited from her father?

5. What does Robert say he feels like he's been cooped up in all his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Ruth and Robert. What made her believe she loved him? What causes her to change her mind? Do you believe that Robert continued to care for Ruth right up to his death?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of sickness in this play. In what way is sickness believed to be passed from one character to another? How did Robert battle illness as a young child? Does he seem to resent others' view of him as having a poor constitution?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Robert's disappointment in Andrew's lack of description about his sea voyages. What kind of details does Robert want to know about his travels? How does Andrew fail to provide that information?

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