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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is content.
(c) She is silent.
(d) She is extremely angry.

2. What hint does the statement that Mother makes after Father leaves the farm give the reader?
(a) The children will finally be obedient.
(b) Mother is going to enjoy her time without Father.
(c) Something significant will occur while Father is gone.
(d) Mother is going to have great blessings.

3. What information does Sammy give Mother that she is unaware of?
(a) He has known that Father plans to build a barn.
(b) He has known that Father plans to build a school.
(c) He has been aware that Father plans to build a house.
(d) He has been aware that Father is making a cemetery.

4. What is Father doing when he has to leave the farm?
(a) Buying Mother some new calico.
(b) Helping with the neighbor's barn.
(c) Picking up a horse.
(d) Setting up chairs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the statement Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves on his trip?

2. From the introduction, how does the reader know that the protagonist will defy social convention?

3. What is the second thing Mother asks of Father once the bantering is over?

4. The person who asks mother what she's doing in Section 4 begins to ______ while asking her question.

5. How does Father respond to Mother's delay in returning to the house?

(see the answer key)

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