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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) Fighting being apologetic.
(b) Embarrassed about being remorseful.
(c) Fine being apologetic.
(d) Pretending to be apologetic.

3. What is the promise that Mother reminds Father he made to her?
(a) To have more children.
(b) To build her a second barn.
(c) To build a house before their first year of marriage was over.
(d) To build a house sometime during the first ten years of their marriage.

4. What is the best description of the house Adoniram and Sarah Penn own?
(a) A small but adequate house.
(b) A large, spacious mansion.
(c) A tiny shack.
(d) A quaint but beautiful two-story house.

5. What is Mother's response to Nanny's suggestion of where she be married?
(a) She screams at Nanny for such a ridiculous idea.
(b) She is startled.
(c) Starts to cry.
(d) She thinks it is a fabulous idea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?

3. Where is Father going when he leaves the farm?

4. During what time in history is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" set?

5. What is Father's favorite kind of pie?

(see the answer key)

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