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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?
(a) They are digging a field for the new cows.
(b) They are digging a ditch so that water can reach the crops.
(c) They are digging a cellar for the new barn.
(d) They are digging a cellar for the new house.

2. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) It is not typical of the author's writing.
(b) It is frightening.
(c) It is typical of the author's writing.
(d) It is sad.

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

4. When Father answers Mother's question about what they are digging for, what is his response?
(a) He wishes she would go into the house and tend to her own affairs.
(b) He wishes she would go build a new house herself.
(c) He is building a new house.
(d) He is building a new barn.

5. Why does Mother react the way she does to knowing why men are digging in the field?
(a) She is sad because she does not want a hole where they are digging.
(b) She does not care if there is a new hole.
(c) She is angry because the new house is supposed to go where the men are digging.
(d) She is happy because she wants a hole in the spot they are digging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?

2. Who is the author of this story?

3. For how long has Sammy been aware of the new information he gives Mother?

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

5. Who is the main female character?

(see the answer key)

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