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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?
(a) Watching the men dig in the field.
(b) Spying on her parents' discussion.
(c) Watching her brother work.
(d) Working on her needlepoint.

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

4. How does Father respond to Mother's reaction toward why the men are digging in the field?
(a) He screams back at her.
(b) He hugs her and tells her not to worry about it.
(c) He leaves without saying another word to her.
(d) He tells her to go into the house and keep her feelings to herself.

5. What does Sammy do after Mother asks him her question?
(a) Throws his plate against the wall.
(b) Tells her that he has no idea what his father is planning to do.
(c) Walks out of the house.
(d) Ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?

3. For how long has Sammy been aware of the new information he gives Mother?

4. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?

5. What does Nanny's confusion regarding the reason to why men are digging in the field center upon?

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