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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the women of the town discussing this piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farml?
(a) At each other's houses.
(b) At church.
(c) In the store.
(d) In the streets.

2. What is the reason for the visit by the individual who goes to see Mother?
(a) To see the new house.
(b) To see if she needs any help.
(c) To see if she is of sound mind.
(d) To see the new cows.

3. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Happiness.

4. As Mother remembers the promise that Father made to her, which of the following best describes her demeanor?
(a) With determination, she refuses to make his favorite pie because he will not keep his promise to her.
(b) Without resentment, she makes his favorite pie as she remembers that he hasn't kept his promise.
(c) She has Nanny make his favorite pie because she is so angry at him.
(d) She joyfully makes his favorite pie because he kept his promise to her.

5. In Section 2, what happens when Father returns to the house?
(a) Sammy helps to build a house.
(b) The family eats.
(c) The family fights.
(d) Mother helps to build a barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother do after Father leaves on his trip?

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

3. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?

4. As Mother is watched during her reaction to the arrival at the farm, what best describes the reaction of the individuals watching her?

5. In Section 3, to whom does Father say something about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?

(see the answer key)

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