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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?
(a) Social convention is scoffed at.
(b) Social convention is upheld.
(c) Social convention is heralded.
(d) Social convention is defied.

2. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
(a) Excitement about the future.
(b) Calmness by remembering that her childhood home wasn't much better.
(c) Ambivalence.
(d) Calmness by reminding herself that Father is a good father and that their house is just fine.

3. What is Mother's description of what Father is doing regarding the family house and barn?
(a) Providing well for his family.
(b) Not providing well for his family.
(c) Not lodging his "dumb beasts" very well.
(d) Lodging his "dumb beasts" better than his flesh and blood.

4. During what time in history is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" set?
(a) The mid-1700s.
(b) The mid-1800s.
(c) Ancient times.
(d) Modern times.

5. What is the second question Mother asks Sammy?
(a) Is Father planning to sell their livestock?
(b) Is Father planning to purchase additional cows?
(c) Is Father planning to go into town?
(d) Is Father planning to build a new house?

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Father respond to Mother's two questions following the bantering scene?

2. In Section 2, where does Nanny suggest that she be married?

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

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

5. Where does Sammy go before Father can assign more chores?

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