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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Mother and her visitor remain where they have their discussion?
(a) Because Mother has visitors.
(b) Because Mother won't let the visitor in.
(c) Because the visitor will not come ino the house when Adonriam isn't home.
(d) Because Nanny has visitors.

2. What does Mother say to Father as he leaves on his trip away from the farm?
(a) She says she loves him.
(b) She say to give her brother her regards.
(c) She bids him farewell.
(d) She tells him not to come back until he agrees to build the barn.

3. How is the harness room described by 6:00 that night?
(a) There cups and plates are resting on hay.
(b) It is a mess.
(c) There is a kettle on for tea, and the table is set for supper.
(d) It is beautifully decorated.

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

5. What is Father's favorite kind of pie?
(a) Lemon.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Mincemeat.
(d) Strawberry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What answer does Mother give to Nanny's question about what the men are digging for?

2. Where is Father going when he leaves the farm?

3. What does the protagonist NOT defy?

4. When is the new construction on the farm finished?

5. Who tells the townspeople about what they discuss in Section 4?

(see the answer key)

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