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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?
(a) Scolds him.
(b) Throws him out of the house.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Makes him stand in the corner until his father arrives home.

2. What does the protagonist NOT defy?
(a) His children's concept of what is morally right.
(b) Her own concept of what is morally right.
(c) Her husband's concept of what is morally right.
(d) His friends' concept of what is morally right.

3. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
(a) Excitement about the future.
(b) Calmness by reminding herself that Father is a good father and that their house is just fine.
(c) Calmness by remembering that her childhood home wasn't much better.
(d) Ambivalence.

4. What is Mother's attitude after she hears Sammy's response to her second question?
(a) She is happy and says she is glad Father is buying more cows.
(b) She is angry and goes outside so she can find Father and yell at him.
(c) She is angry and says that women are not supposed to complain.
(d) She is sad and goes into her room to cry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the story begins, when does Mother say she will return to the house?

2. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?

3. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?

4. After the interaction with her husband about the men digging is over, what does Mother finally do?

5. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

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