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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Father goes back into the field to work following their discussion about the state of the house and barn, what does Mother do?
(a) She rolls out cotton to make shirts for Father.
(b) She makes some pies.
(c) She picks up Nanny's embroidery.
(d) She goes into town.

3. Why is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" typical of this author's writing?
(a) The story provides a look at a child and his interactions with his mother.
(b) The story provides a look at a husband and his interactions with friends.
(c) The story provides a look at a woman and her interactions with friends.
(d) The story provides a look at a woman and her interactions with husband and children.

4. When Mother is talking to Father about their house, what is it that she cannot comprehend?
(a) Why he has still not built a nice home for his family.
(b) Why he refuses to build another barn.
(c) Why he will not throw a wedding for Nanny.
(d) Why he has built a nice home for his family.

5. From the introduction, how does the reader know that the protagonist will defy social convention?
(a) He goes against his children's will.
(b) She goes against her husband's will.
(c) He goes against his wife's will.
(d) She goes against her daughter's will.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the reason given in the introduction for the protagonist's actions?

3. What is the best description of the story with regard to the author's writing work?

4. As Mother observes Father's response to her questions following their bantering, what does Mother do?

5. From the introduction, what does the reader know about the main character?

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