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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
(a) Calmness by reminding herself that Father is a good father and that their house is just fine.
(b) Excitement about the future.
(c) Ambivalence.
(d) Calmness by remembering that her childhood home wasn't much better.

4. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?
(a) It is rare in the mid-1800s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(b) It is rare in modern times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.
(c) It is rare in the mid-1700s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(d) It is rare in Ancient times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.

5. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?
(a) Cows.
(b) Hay.
(c) Calico.
(d) Eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?

2. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

3. In Section 3, to whom does Father say something about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?

4. What is the best description of Nanny and Sammy during Mother's efforts in the aftermath of the arrival at the farm?

5. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?

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