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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?
(a) Scolds him.
(b) Makes him stand in the corner until his father arrives home.
(c) Throws him out of the house.
(d) Hugs him.

2. When Father answers Mother's question about what they are digging for, what is his response?
(a) He wishes she would go build a new house herself.
(b) He is building a new house.
(c) He is building a new barn.
(d) He wishes she would go into the house and tend to her own affairs.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?

2. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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