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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once the children leave the house, what does Mother do?
(a) She asks to speak to Father for a minute.
(b) She makes more pies.
(c) She goes back to town.
(d) She helps the men dig in the field.

2. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?
(a) When her brother can get married.
(b) What the men are digging for.
(c) Where her father went.
(d) When she can get married.

3. Who watches Father as he embarks on his trip?
(a) Mother, Nanny, and Sammy.
(b) Mother and Sammy.
(c) Nanny and Sammy.
(d) Mother and Nanny.

4. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Cows.
(c) Calico.
(d) Hay.

5. Which of the following best describes Nanny's logic behind her confusion regarding the digging?
(a) Another barn in unnecessary when their house is in such poor condition.
(b) A family cemetery is not needed when everyone is healthy and young.
(c) A ditch is not nececssary because there is a river down the road.
(d) Another house is unnecessary when the one in which they live is in such good condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father doing when he has to leave the farm?

2. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?

3. What is the state of Mother's mind after Father leaves the farm?

4. What is the promise that Mother reminds Father he made to her?

5. What is the statement Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves on his trip?

(see the answer key)

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