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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mother is watched during her reaction to the arrival at the farm, what best describes the reaction of the individuals watching her?
(a) Sad.
(b) Scared.
(c) Amazed.
(d) Happy.

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

3. Which of the following details does Mother do for Father before he embarks on his trip?
(a) She puts on his shoes.
(b) She harnesses the horse.
(c) She puts on his jacket.
(d) She buttons his collar.

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

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) Terrible condition, and animals are in danger of being hurt.
(d) Fine condition for the animals, but the house is in better condition than the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?

2. What arrives at 11:00 in the morning in Section 4?

3. What does Father say about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?

4. Who comes to visit Mother?

5. Where are the men of the town discussing the piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farm?

(see the answer key)

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