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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the best description of the new barn by 5:00 on the evening of the arrival at the farm?
(a) It is the site of a wedding ceremony.
(b) It is full of hay.
(c) It is burnt to the ground.
(d) It is the new home.

2. As Mother reacts to the arrival at the farm, who is watching her?
(a) Sammy and Nanny.
(b) Father and Sammy.
(c) The neighbors.
(d) The field workers.

3. How is the harness room described by 6:00 that night?
(a) It is a mess.
(b) It is beautifully decorated.
(c) There cups and plates are resting on hay.
(d) There is a kettle on for tea, and the table is set for supper.

4. How does the author describe Mother in the scene following the arrival at the farm?
(a) As a simple and pious New England mother.
(b) As a gracious and hard-working wife.
(c) As a sweet and genteel Southern wife.
(d) As an angry and bitter New England mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?

3. What does Mother lay out for Father before he has to leave on his trip?

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

5. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

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