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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Nanny returns to the house, what does she tell her mother?
(a) She has decided not to get married.
(b) She is glad Father is building a new house for them.
(c) She is ashamed to get married in their house.
(d) She can't wait to get married in her fiance's house.

3. What does Mother lay out for Father before he has to leave on his trip?
(a) Church clothes.
(b) Directions.
(c) Clean clothes.
(d) Samples of the calico she likes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What interferes with Father's plan in Section 3?

2. What does Mother say to Father as he leaves on his trip away from the farm?

3. Considering the statement Mother makes after Father leaves the farm, to where does Mother believe their family is headed?

4. What does the introduction to "The Revolt of 'Mother'" provide to readers?

5. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?

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