1. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Makes him stand in the corner until his father arrives home.
(c) Throws him out of the house.
(d) Scolds him.

2. What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm?
(a) They need a new barn so they can have more animals and make more money.
(b) Sammy needs a new home in which to get married.
(c) Nanny needs a new home in which to get married.
(d) They need a new home so they can have more children.

3. What is Father's response to Mother's questions and descriptions of the house and barn?
(a) He finially admits that he will build her a house.
(b) He refuses to acknowledge that he has done anything wrong.
(c) He admits his faults and says he is sorry.
(d) He admits that he needs to build a bigger barn.

4. Which of the following is the best description of the protagonist?
(a) A male who defies social convention.
(b) A female who upholds social convention at all costs.
(c) A female who defies social convention.
(d) A male who upholds social convention at all costs.

5. 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) She has Nanny make his favorite pie because she is so angry at him.
(d) Without resentment, she makes his favorite pie as she remembers that he hasn't kept his promise.