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The Revolt of 'Mother' | Quiz

Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
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1)

What is the best description of Mother's assessment of her own attitude toward their house? (from Section 2)

She loves their house.
She loves her house but that it is Nanny who complains about it.
She knows she has always complained about the house, and she does not understand why Father won't listen.
She has never complained about their house.
2)

When Nanny returns to the house, what does she tell her mother? (from Section 2)

She is ashamed to get married in their house.
She can't wait to get married in her fiance's house.
She is glad Father is building a new house for them.
She has decided not to get married.
3)

What is Father's response to Mother's questions and descriptions of the house and barn? (from Section 2)

He admits his faults and says he is sorry.
He finially admits that he will build her a house.
He admits that he needs to build a bigger barn.
He refuses to acknowledge that he has done anything wrong.
4)

What does Mother lay out for Father before he has to leave on his trip? (from Section 2)

Samples of the calico she likes.
Church clothes.
Clean clothes.
Directions.
5)

To whom does Mother make a statement after Father leaves the farm? (from Section 3)

Sammy.
Nanny.
The minister.
The hired help.
6)

What does Mother do after Father leaves on his trip? (from Section 3)

She rests.
She cries.
She whines.
She works.
7)

In Section 2, where does Nanny suggest that she be married? (from Section 2)

At a friend's house.
In their current house and be happy.
In the new barn.
In her fiance's house.
8)

Who is waiting for Father to return from his time away? (from Section 4)

The church elders.
The minister's family.
His in-laws.
A group of men.
9)

Who is in the house after Father leaves the farm? (from Section 3)

Nanny and Mother.
Mother and the minister.
Nanny and the minister.
Mother and a worker.
10)

Where is Father going when he leaves the farm? (from Section 2)

To the church.
To see Sarah's brother.
To the store.
To the neighbor's house.
11)

In Section 5, what does Mother tell Father about the old house? (from Section 5)

It is in no condition to live in anymore.
It is not big enough for Nanny's wedding.
It is too ugly to live in.
It will be fine to move back into after the wedding.
12)

After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response? (from Section 2)

She is silent.
She is happy.
She is content.
She is extremely angry.
13)

Where do Mother and her visitor talk? (from Section 4)

In the doorway.
In the new barn.
In the new house.
In the old house.
14)

What explanation does Mother give Father as to why she moved them into the new barn? (from Section 5)

They have just as much right to live there as the animals do.
Nanny won't get married if they stay in the old house.
The minister told her it was okay to go against his wishes.
The move will just be temporary.
15)

By 5:00 on the night of the arrival at the farm, what is the best description of the old house? (from Section 3)

It is messy.
It is torn down.
It is empty.
It is the same as it was that morning.
16)

What does Father tell Mother at the end of the story what he will do to the barn? (from Section 5)

Nothing.
Anything she wants.
Whatever Nanny wants.
He says he is moving the animals in there and they will have to move back into the house.
17)

How does Mother's feel as Father leaves the farm? (from Section 3)

Happy.
Angry.
Sad.
Stressed.
18)

Where are the women of the town discussing this piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farml? (from Section 4)

At each other's houses.
At church.
In the streets.
In the store.
19)

What hint does the statement that Mother makes after Father leaves the farm give the reader? (from Section 3)

Mother is going to have great blessings.
Mother is going to enjoy her time without Father.
Something significant will occur while Father is gone.
The children will finally be obedient.
20)

Why do Mother and her visitor remain where they have their discussion? (from Section 4)

Because the visitor will not come ino the house when Adonriam isn't home.
Because Nanny has visitors.
Because Mother won't let the visitor in.
Because Mother has visitors.
21)

What is the promise that Mother reminds Father he made to her? (from Section 2)

To build a house before their first year of marriage was over.
To have more children.
To build a house sometime during the first ten years of their marriage.
To build her a second barn.
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