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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Father respond to Mother's delay in returning to the house?
(a) He tells her that she needs to go into the house immediately.
(b) He goes into the house.
(c) He says he will tell her later why the men are digging in the field.
(d) Father ignores Mother and puts the saddle on his horse.

2. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Disbelief.

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

4. What is Sammy Penn doing when Mother goes back into the house?
(a) Combing his hair.
(b) Making dinner.
(c) Reading a book.
(d) Eating supper.

5. From the introduction, what does the reader know about the main character?
(a) The the main character will have his children go against his wife.
(b) The main character will attack her husband.
(c) The main character will attack his minister.
(d) The main character will become engrossed in her relationships with her family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the introduction to "The Revolt of 'Mother'" provide to readers?

3. Which of the following best describes Nanny's logic behind her confusion regarding the digging?

4. Why is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" typical of this author's writing?

5. At first, how does Sammy respond to Mother's second question?

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