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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what time in history is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" set?
(a) Ancient times.
(b) The mid-1800s.
(c) The mid-1700s.
(d) Modern times.

2. Who is the author of this story?
(a) Charlotte Bronte.
(b) Beatrix Potter.
(c) Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.
(d) Jane Austen.

3. What is the reason given in the introduction for the protagonist's actions?
(a) To meet the deep-felt need of her husband.
(b) To meet the deep-felt need of his children.
(c) To meet the deep-felt need of his friends.
(d) To meet her own deep-felt need.

4. From the introduction, how does the reader know that the protagonist will defy social convention?
(a) She goes against her daughter's will.
(b) He goes against his wife's will.
(c) He goes against his children's will.
(d) She goes against her husband's will.

5. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?
(a) Social convention is heralded.
(b) Social convention is scoffed at.
(c) Social convention is defied.
(d) Social convention is upheld.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?

2. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

3. Why is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" typical of this author's writing?

4. What does the protagonist NOT defy?

5. What does the introduction to "The Revolt of 'Mother'" provide to readers?

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