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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At first, how does Sammy respond to Mother's second question?
(a) By yelling at her.
(b) By answering her.
(c) By ignoring her.
(d) By storming out of the house.

2. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
(a) Calmness by reminding herself that Father is a good father and that their house is just fine.
(b) Calmness by remembering that her childhood home wasn't much better.
(c) Ambivalence.
(d) Excitement about the future.

3. Which of the following is the best description of the protagonist?
(a) A male who upholds social convention at all costs.
(b) A female who upholds social convention at all costs.
(c) A female who defies social convention.
(d) A male who defies social convention.

4. Which of the following best describes Nanny's logic behind her confusion regarding the digging?
(a) Another house is unnecessary when the one in which they live is in such good condition.
(b) Another barn in unnecessary when their house is in such poor 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.

5. How does Father respond to Mother's delay in returning to the house?
(a) He says he will tell her later why the men are digging in the field.
(b) Father ignores Mother and puts the saddle on his horse.
(c) He tells her that she needs to go into the house immediately.
(d) He goes into the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. After some bantering between Mother and Father, what occurs?

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

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

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

5. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?

(see the answer key)

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