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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is building a new barn.
(d) He wishes she would go build a new house herself.

2. Once the bantering between Mother and Father is over, what does Mother ask?
(a) Why Father is building another house.
(b) Why Father is building another cemetery.
(c) Why Father is building another barn.
(d) Why Father is buying another horse.

3. In Section 2, where does Nanny suggest that she be married?
(a) In her fiance's house.
(b) In the new barn.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) In their current house and be happy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second thing Mother asks of Father once the bantering is over?

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

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

4. In Section 2, what happens when Father returns to the house?

5. When Sammy leaves in Section 2, where does Nanny go?

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