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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From the introduction, how does the reader know that the protagonist will defy social convention?
(a) He goes against his wife's will.
(b) She goes against her husband's will.
(c) She goes against her daughter's will.
(d) He goes against his children's will.

2. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?
(a) Social convention is heralded.
(b) Social convention is scoffed at.
(c) Social convention is defied.
(d) Social convention is upheld.

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

4. What does the introduction to "The Revolt of 'Mother'" provide to readers?
(a) An anticipation as to what is coming in the story.
(b) An analysis of the story.
(c) The conclusion to the story.
(d) Nothing about the story.

5. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) It is typical of the author's writing.
(b) It is not typical of the author's writing.
(c) It is sad.
(d) It is frightening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main female character?

2. Which of the following is the best description of the protagonist?

3. During what time in history is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" set?

4. From the introduction, what does the reader know about the main character?

5. From the introduction, what does the reader know about how the secondary characters are going to be affected?

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