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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the reason given in the introduction for the protagonist's actions?
2. What is the best description of Mother's assessment of her own attitude toward their house?
3. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
4. What information does Sammy give Mother that she is unaware of?
5. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?
Short Essay Questions
1. What occurs with the townspeople the day after the move?
2. Toward the end of her confrontation with Father, what does Mother say in anger to try to convince Father that he is wrong to build a barn?
3. "The Revolt of 'Mother'" is Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman's most wel- known short story. Explain why this short story is so well known.
4. Describe Father's attitude and actions as he listens to Mother confront him about building a new barn.
5. What happens at the end of the story to let the reader know the conclusion?
6. Describe the interaction between Mother and Father after dinner on the day Father returns from his trip.
7. What does Mother say to Sammy and Nanny after the hay cart arrives and she is back in the house?
8. What does Mother do for Father before he leaves in Section 3?
9. Describe Mother's attitude and what she does after Father leaves on the trip.
10. What instructions does Father give to Mother before he leaves on his trip?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay comparing and contrasting Father at the beginning of the story to the end of the story. Is he a true villain in the beginning, or is he simply going along with what was expected of men during that time? Do you respect his actions at the end? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
This short story was certain to have caused a stir when it was written and first read. Do you think it is a significant enough piece of literature to make an impact on how women were viewed during the time in which it was written?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses several elements of foreshadowing throughout the story. Choose one, and describe why it is effective in telling the story.
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