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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" typical of this author's writing?
(a) The story provides a look at a child and his interactions with his mother.
(b) The story provides a look at a woman and her interactions with friends.
(c) The story provides a look at a husband and his interactions with friends.
(d) The story provides a look at a woman and her interactions with husband and children.

2. 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 barn.
(d) If he was aware that his father was planning to build a new house.

3. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?
(a) She is very sad.
(b) She is very angry.
(c) She is very happy.
(d) She does not care one way or the other.

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

5. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?
(a) Terrible condition, similar to the state of the house.
(b) Fine condition for the animals and better condition than their house.
(c) Fine condition for the animals, but the house is in better condition than the barn.
(d) Terrible condition, and animals are in danger of being hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mother cope with Sammy's information?

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

3. What is Mother's response to Nanny's suggestion of where she be married?

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

5. When Mother is talking to Father about their house, what is it that she cannot comprehend?

(see the answer key)

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