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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mother remembers the promise that Father made to her, which of the following best describes her demeanor?
(a) She joyfully makes his favorite pie because he kept his promise to her.
(b) With determination, she refuses to make his favorite pie because he will not keep his promise to her.
(c) She has Nanny make his favorite pie because she is so angry at him.
(d) Without resentment, she makes his favorite pie as she remembers that he hasn't kept his promise.

2. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?
(a) Fine condition for the animals, but the house is in better condition than the barn.
(b) Fine condition for the animals and better condition than their house.
(c) Terrible condition, and animals are in danger of being hurt.
(d) Terrible condition, similar to the state of the house.

3. Where does Sammy go before Father can assign more chores?
(a) To the neighbor's house.
(b) To the swimming hole.
(c) To school.
(d) To town.

4. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) It is sad.
(b) It is typical of the author's writing.
(c) It is frightening.
(d) It is not typical of the author's writing.

5. What is the best description of the house Adoniram and Sarah Penn own?
(a) A tiny shack.
(b) A large, spacious mansion.
(c) A quaint but beautiful two-story house.
(d) A small but adequate house.

6. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?
(a) She is very happy.
(b) She is very sad.
(c) She does not care one way or the other.
(d) She is very angry.

7. As Mother observes Father's response to her questions following their bantering, what does Mother do?
(a) She walks back to the house.
(b) She throws a pie at him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She keeps on talking to him.

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

9. What is the second thing Mother asks of Father once the bantering is over?
(a) If he is planning to buy more horses.
(b) If he is planning to hire more workers.
(c) If he is planning to buy more pigs.
(d) If he is planning to buy more cows.

10. How many years ago did Father make a promise to Mother?
(a) 40.
(b) 10.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

11. What is Father's favorite kind of pie?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Strawberry.
(c) Mincemeat.
(d) Lemon.

12. Who is the main female character?
(a) Mother.
(b) The minister's wife.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Nanny's future mother-in-law.

13. In Section 2, where does Nanny suggest that she be married?
(a) In their current house and be happy.
(b) In her fiance's house.
(c) In the new barn.
(d) At a friend's house.

14. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?
(a) Hugs him.
(b) Throws him out of the house.
(c) Scolds him.
(d) Makes him stand in the corner until his father arrives home.

15. When Mother watches the men digging in the field, what does she ask Father?
(a) If he is ready for supper.
(b) What they are digging for.
(c) When the new cows are arriving.
(d) What crops they are going to plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist NOT defy?

2. How does Sammy finally respond to Mother's second question?

3. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?

4. At first, how does Sammy respond to Mother's second question?

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

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