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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Mother make a statement after Father leaves the farm?
(a) Sammy.
(b) The minister.
(c) Nanny.
(d) The hired help.

2. What is Mother's attitude after she hears Sammy's response to her second question?
(a) She is angry and goes outside so she can find Father and yell at him.
(b) She is sad and goes into her room to cry.
(c) She is happy and says she is glad Father is buying more cows.
(d) She is angry and says that women are not supposed to complain.

3. What is Mother's response to Nanny's suggestion of where she be married?
(a) She thinks it is a fabulous idea.
(b) Starts to cry.
(c) She is startled.
(d) She screams at Nanny for such a ridiculous idea.

4. What was the promise that Father made to Mother?
(a) He would build her a new house.
(b) He would buy a new carriage.
(c) He would buy a new horse.
(d) He would build her a new barn.

5. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?
(a) It is rare in the mid-1700s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(b) It is rare in Ancient 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 modern times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?

3. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?

4. There is an underlying attitude that the author provides as Father gives the directions for while he is away on his trip. What is that underlying attitude?

5. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

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