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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mother watches the men digging in the field, what does she ask Father?
(a) What crops they are going to plant.
(b) When the new cows are arriving.
(c) If he is ready for supper.
(d) What they are digging for.

2. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?
(a) Fine condition for the animals and better condition than their house.
(b) Terrible condition, and animals are in danger of being hurt.
(c) Fine condition for the animals, but the house is in better condition than the barn.
(d) Terrible condition, similar to the state of the house.

3. What does Sammy do after Mother asks him her question?
(a) Throws his plate against the wall.
(b) Walks out of the house.
(c) Tells her that he has no idea what his father is planning to do.
(d) Ignores her.

4. What is the second thing Mother asks of Father once the bantering is over?
(a) If he is planning to buy more pigs.
(b) If he is planning to buy more cows.
(c) If he is planning to buy more horses.
(d) If he is planning to hire more workers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Father goes back into the field to work following their discussion about the state of the house and barn, what does Mother do?

2. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?

3. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?

4. As the story begins, when does Mother say she will return to the house?

5. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?

(see the answer key)

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