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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who watches Father as he embarks on his trip?
(a) Mother and Nanny.
(b) Mother, Nanny, and Sammy.
(c) Mother and Sammy.
(d) Nanny and Sammy.

2. What happens as Mother makes her statement after Father leaves the farm?
(a) Mother becomes more unsure of what to do.
(b) Mother is grateful for the blessings she has.
(c) Mother becomes even more angry toward her husband.
(d) Mother decides what to do.

3. Which of the following best describes Nanny's logic behind her confusion regarding the digging?
(a) A ditch is not nececssary because there is a river down the road.
(b) Another barn in unnecessary when their house is in such poor condition.
(c) Another house is unnecessary when the one in which they live is in such good condition.
(d) A family cemetery is not needed when everyone is healthy and young.

4. There is an underlying attitude that the author provides as Father gives the directions for while he is away on his trip. What is that underlying attitude?
(a) Fighting being apologetic.
(b) Fine being apologetic.
(c) Embarrassed about being remorseful.
(d) Pretending to be apologetic.

5. 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) Mother is going to have great blessings.
(d) Something significant will occur while Father is gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the visit by the individual who goes to see Mother?

2. Based on the statement that Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves the farm, from whom is she receiving direction for her thoughts?

3. What is the state of Mother's mind after Father leaves the farm?

4. How does the author describe Mother in the scene following the arrival at the farm?

5. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?

(see the answer key)

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