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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the promise that Father made to Mother?
(a) He would buy a new horse.
(b) He would build her a new barn.
(c) He would build her a new house.
(d) He would buy a new carriage.

2. What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm?
(a) Sammy needs a new home in which to get married.
(b) Nanny needs a new home in which to get married.
(c) They need a new home so they can have more children.
(d) They need a new barn so they can have more animals and make more money.

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

4. In Section 3, to whom does Father say something about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Nanny.
(c) The minister.
(d) His brother-in-law.

5. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Cows.
(c) Hay.
(d) Calico.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mother's description of what Father is doing regarding the family house and barn?

3. What is Father's plan for the new construction?

4. There is an underlying attitude that the author provides as Father gives the directions for while he is away on his trip. What is that underlying attitude?

5. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?

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