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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to visit Mother?
(a) Nanny's future father-in-law.
(b) The minister.
(c) The field worker.
(d) Sarah's brother.

2. What, specifically, does Mother do all day in Section 2?
(a) Sleeps all day and all night.
(b) Cleans house and bakes pies.
(c) Works cattle.
(d) Buys things that she needs for her new house.

3. How does Father respond to Mother's reaction toward why the men are digging in the field?
(a) He hugs her and tells her not to worry about it.
(b) He screams back at her.
(c) He tells her to go into the house and keep her feelings to herself.
(d) He leaves without saying another word to her.

4. After Father goes back into the field to work following their discussion about the state of the house and barn, what does Mother do?
(a) She goes into town.
(b) She makes some pies.
(c) She picks up Nanny's embroidery.
(d) She rolls out cotton to make shirts for Father.

5. On what day does Mother receive her visit?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the promise that Father made to Mother?

2. Which of the following details does Mother do for Father before he embarks on his trip?

3. Who is in the house after Father leaves the farm?

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

5. As the story begins, when does Mother say she will return to the house?

(see the answer key)

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