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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 husband.
(b) Her minister.
(c) God.
(d) Her children.

2. 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 jacket.
(c) She harnesses the horse.
(d) She puts on his shoes.

3. Who is in the house after Father leaves the farm?
(a) Mother and a worker.
(b) Nanny and Mother.
(c) Mother and the minister.
(d) Nanny and the minister.

4. What is Mother's response to Nanny's suggestion of where she be married?
(a) She screams at Nanny for such a ridiculous idea.
(b) Starts to cry.
(c) She thinks it is a fabulous idea.
(d) She is startled.

5. Where are the women of the town discussing this piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farml?
(a) In the streets.
(b) At church.
(c) At each other's houses.
(d) In the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?

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

3. When Father answers Mother's question about what they are digging for, what is his response?

4. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?

5. What hint does the statement that Mother makes after Father leaves the farm give the reader?

(see the answer key)

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