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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?
(a) Where her father went.
(b) When she can get married.
(c) When her brother can get married.
(d) What the men are digging for.

2. How does Mother describe their house to Father?
(a) New wallpaper, new carpet, a lot of storage, and three rooms.
(b) Old wallpaper, no carpet, no storage, and two rooms.
(c) New wallpaper, new carpet, no storage, and several rooms.
(d) Old wallpaper, no carpet, no storage, and only one room.

3. As Mother remembers the promise that Father made to her, which of the following best describes her demeanor?
(a) She joyfully makes his favorite pie because he kept his promise to her.
(b) With determination, she refuses to make his favorite pie because he will not keep his promise to her.
(c) Without resentment, she makes his favorite pie as she remembers that he hasn't kept his promise.
(d) She has Nanny make his favorite pie because she is so angry at him.

4. Who is the author of this story?
(a) Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman.
(b) Charlotte Bronte.
(c) Jane Austen.
(d) Beatrix Potter.

5. 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 modern times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.
(c) It is rare in the mid-1800s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(d) It is rare in the mid-1700s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the children leave the house, what does Mother do?

2. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?

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

4. After the interaction with her husband about the men digging is over, what does Mother finally do?

5. When Nanny returns to the house, what does she tell her mother?

(see the answer key)

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