1. What interferes with Father's plan in Section 3?
(a) He has to go away for the morning.
(b) He has to go out of town unexpectedly.
(c) He has to go away for the afternoon.
(d) He has to go away for an hour.

2. What is the best description of Father's attitude as he gives the directions about an arrival during his time away from the farm?
(a) Remorseful.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Apologetic.
(d) Proud.

3. Where does Sammy go before Father can assign more chores?
(a) To school.
(b) To the neighbor's house.
(c) To the swimming hole.
(d) To town.

4. Where is Father going when he leaves the farm?
(a) To see Sarah's brother.
(b) To the store.
(c) To the neighbor's house.
(d) To the church.

5. What is the second question Mother asks Sammy?
(a) Is Father planning to purchase additional cows?
(b) Is Father planning to build a new house?
(c) Is Father planning to go into town?
(d) Is Father planning to sell their livestock?

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm?

3. At first, how does Sammy respond to Mother's second question?

4. What does Mother ask Sammy when she goes back into the house after learning the reason for the digging?

5. Who is in the house after Father leaves the farm?

(see the answer key)

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