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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) She couldn't have done it without the help of the children.
(c) A feat equal to Wolfe's storming of the Heights of Abraham.
(d) Something that is as easy as pie.

2. What, specifically, does Mother do all day in Section 2?
(a) Works cattle.
(b) Sleeps all day and all night.
(c) Cleans house and bakes pies.
(d) Buys things that she needs for her new house.

3. Which of the following details does Mother do for Father before he embarks on his trip?
(a) She buttons his collar.
(b) She puts on his shoes.
(c) She harnesses the horse.
(d) She puts on his jacket.

4. Based on the statement that Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves the farm, from whom is she receiving direction for her thoughts?
(a) Her minister.
(b) God.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her husband.

5. After Father goes back into the field to work following their discussion about the state of the house and barn, what does Mother do?
(a) She rolls out cotton to make shirts for Father.
(b) She picks up Nanny's embroidery.
(c) She makes some pies.
(d) She goes into town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which command does Mother give Father as he leaves on his trip?

2. Mother hands something to Father just before he leaves the farm. What is it?

3. How does Father respond to Mother's two questions following the bantering scene?

4. Who is the main female character?

5. What is the best description of Mother's assessment of her own attitude toward their house?

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