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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the description of Mother's efforts during the scene following the arrival at the farm?
(a) She could have done it only with Father's help.
(b) Something that is as easy as pie.
(c) A feat equal to Wolfe's storming of the Heights of Abraham.
(d) She couldn't have done it without the help of the children.

2. What is Sammy Penn doing when Mother goes back into the house?
(a) Making dinner.
(b) Combing his hair.
(c) Eating supper.
(d) Reading a book.

3. What is the reason given in the introduction for the protagonist's actions?
(a) To meet the deep-felt need of his friends.
(b) To meet her own deep-felt need.
(c) To meet the deep-felt need of her husband.
(d) To meet the deep-felt need of his children.

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

5. How does Mother explain to her visitor how she received her answer about what actions to take?
(a) Nanny told her to do it.
(b) Father approved of her decision before he left for his trip.
(c) Her friends counseled her to do it.
(d) Prayed to the Lord and received her answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?

2. On what day does Mother receive her visit?

3. In Section 4, who asks Mother what she is doing right after the arrival at the farm?

4. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

5. What is the promise that Mother reminds Father he made to her?

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