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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the interaction with her husband about the men digging is over, what does Mother finally do?
(a) She runs after Father.
(b) She goes to her friend's house.
(c) She sits on the ground and cries.
(d) She goes back into the house.

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

4. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?
(a) To her friend's house, which is much larger than her house.
(b) From the spot of the new barn to her existing house.
(c) At the site of the barn and realizes Father is correct.
(d) From the old barn to the new barn and wonders why they need a new barn.

5. Who is the main female character?
(a) The minister's wife.
(b) Nanny's future mother-in-law.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?

2. After Sammy's response to Mother's second question, what happens?

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

4. When Mother watches the men digging in the field, what does she ask Father?

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

(see the answer key)

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