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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Father respond to Mother's two questions following the bantering scene?
(a) He says he will do whatever he pleases.
(b) He storms away.
(c) He refuses to answer the questions.
(d) He says that they need more livestock.

2. After Mother receives information from Sammy, what does she spend the day doing?
(a) Going into town.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Working.
(d) Visiting a friend.

3. What, specifically, does Mother do all day in Section 2?
(a) Buys things that she needs for her new house.
(b) Sleeps all day and all night.
(c) Cleans house and bakes pies.
(d) Works cattle.

4. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) It is not typical of the author's writing.
(b) It is sad.
(c) It is frightening.
(d) It is typical of the author's writing.

5. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) The protagonist teaches his children a lesson.
(b) The protagonist is not able to convince her husband of her point of view.
(c) The protagonist ensures that his wife never defies socially acceptable behaviors again.
(d) The protagonist gets her husband to appreciate her point of view.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the promise that Father made to Mother?

2. What is Mother's attitude after she hears Sammy's response to her second question?

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

4. What does Mother ask Sammy when she goes back into the house after learning the reason for the digging?

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

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