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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?
(a) They are digging a cellar for the new barn.
(b) They are digging a field for the new cows.
(c) They are digging a cellar for the new house.
(d) They are digging a ditch so that water can reach the crops.

2. As Mother remembers the promise that Father made to her, which of the following best describes her demeanor?
(a) She joyfully makes his favorite pie because he kept his promise to her.
(b) With determination, she refuses to make his favorite pie because he will not keep his promise to her.
(c) She has Nanny make his favorite pie because she is so angry at him.
(d) Without resentment, she makes his favorite pie as she remembers that he hasn't kept his promise.

3. Considering the statement Mother makes after Father leaves the farm, to where does Mother believe their family is headed?
(a) To happier times.
(b) To better obedience from the children.
(c) To times of blessing.
(d) On a new road of life.

4. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?
(a) Working on her needlepoint.
(b) Watching the men dig in the field.
(c) Spying on her parents' discussion.
(d) Watching her brother work.

5. What interferes with Father's plan in Section 3?
(a) He has to go away for the afternoon.
(b) He has to go away for the morning.
(c) He has to go out of town unexpectedly.
(d) He has to go away for an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mother describe their house to Father?

2. What does the protagonist NOT defy?

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

4. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?

5. What does Father say about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?

(see the answer key)

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