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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 her own deep-felt need.
(d) To meet the deep-felt need of her husband.

3. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) The protagonist gets her husband to appreciate her point of view.
(b) The protagonist is not able to convince her husband of her point of view.
(c) The protagonist ensures that his wife never defies socially acceptable behaviors again.
(d) The protagonist teaches his children a lesson.

4. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?
(a) They are digging a field for the new cows.
(b) They are digging a ditch so that water can reach the crops.
(c) They are digging a cellar for the new barn.
(d) They are digging a cellar for the new house.

5. What does Mother ask Sammy when she goes back into the house after learning the reason for the digging?
(a) If he wants more supper.
(b) What his book is about.
(c) If he was aware that his father was planning to build a new house.
(d) If he was aware that his father was planning to build a new barn.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Mother's attitude after she hears Sammy's response to her second question?

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

5. What is the best description of the house Adoniram and Sarah Penn own?

(see the answer key)

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