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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tone of voice does Ruth use when she says "Come on and I'll get your dinner for you" at the end of Act 2?

2. What does Ruth cover her face with after Robert dies?

3. What does Andrew say he'll do to help Robert in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Why doesn't Andrew leave right away for the ship bound for Argentina?

5. What noise comes from Robert's throat in Scene 3, Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of suffering in this play. Who seems to have suffered the most? Use textual examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the brothers' viewpoints about the sea voyage at the beginning of the play. Whose view is more practical? What do you think of Robert's reasons for going? Explain your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 3

What kind of person is Ruth? Do you think she had a difficult life? Why or why not?

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