1. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?
(a) It is rare in Ancient times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.
(b) It is rare in the mid-1800s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(c) It is rare in the mid-1700s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(d) It is rare in modern times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.

2. As the story begins, when does Mother say she will return to the house?
(a) When Father tells her to return to the house.
(b) When Father tells her why the men are digging.
(c) When Sammy arrives home.
(d) When Father tells her why the minister is there.

3. 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) Another house is unnecessary when the one in which they live is in such good condition.
(c) A ditch is not nececssary because there is a river down the road.
(d) A family cemetery is not needed when everyone is healthy and young.

4. When Father answers Mother's question about what they are digging for, what is his response?
(a) He wishes she would go into the house and tend to her own affairs.
(b) He is building a new house.
(c) He wishes she would go build a new house herself.
(d) He is building a new barn.

5. What is the second question Mother asks Sammy?
(a) Is Father planning to sell their livestock?
(b) Is Father planning to purchase additional cows?
(c) Is Father planning to build a new house?
(d) Is Father planning to go into town?