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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father repeatedly do following his return to the farm?
(a) He tells her how much he loves her independent spirit.
(b) He yells at her.
(c) He stops and stares at Mother.
(d) He tells her how grateful he is for her patience.

2. What is the statement Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves on his trip?
(a) Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
(b) Children are a blessing from the Lord.
(c) Unsolicited opportunities are the guideposts of the Lord to the new roads of life.
(d) The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.

3. Why do Mother and her visitor remain where they have their discussion?
(a) Because Nanny has visitors.
(b) Because Mother won't let the visitor in.
(c) Because Mother has visitors.
(d) Because the visitor will not come ino the house when Adonriam isn't home.

4. What is Mother's response when she is questioned about her actions following the arrival at the farm?
(a) She says they will find out soon enough what she is doing.
(b) She says she is leaving the farm.
(c) She tells them to mind their own business.
(d) She tells them what she is doing.

5. What does Father say when he sees the events that have taken place on the farm during his absence?
(a) He needs to talk with the minister.
(b) He is going to discipline Sammy for not doing what he was supposed to do.
(c) Something, but no one can hear what he says.
(d) He is going to give his wife a piece of his mind.

6. After Mother's reaction to the arrival at the farm, what does she do?
(a) Resumes cleaning the house.
(b) Starts to cry again.
(c) Goes to bed.
(d) Packs up plates, cups, and saucers.

7. What is the best description of how Sammy and Nanny feel about Mother as they await their Father's return?
(a) Proud of their Mother for standing up to their Father.
(b) Irritated with their Mother.
(c) Angry with their Mother for standing up to their Father.
(d) They don't care one way or the other what their mother does.

8. To whom does Mother make a statement after Father leaves the farm?
(a) The minister.
(b) Nanny.
(c) The hired help.
(d) Sammy.

9. What do some of the people think about the gossip news in Section 4?
(a) They fear Mother.
(b) They think Mother has lost her mind.
(c) They admire Mother.
(d) They think Mother is amazing.

10. By 5:00 on the night of the arrival at the farm, what is the best description of the old house?
(a) It is torn down.
(b) It is empty.
(c) It is the same as it was that morning.
(d) It is messy.

11. What is the best description of Nanny and Sammy during Mother's efforts in the aftermath of the arrival at the farm?
(a) They do as they are told but question Mother about it.
(b) They do as she instructs without questioning.
(c) They begrudingly do as she instructs.
(d) They refuse to do as she instructes.

12. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?
(a) Hay.
(b) Cows.
(c) Calico.
(d) Eggs.

13. What does Mother do after Father leaves on his trip?
(a) She rests.
(b) She works.
(c) She cries.
(d) She whines.

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

15. 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) Fine being apologetic.
(b) Fighting being apologetic.
(c) Pretending to be apologetic.
(d) Embarrassed about being remorseful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic is Sammy trying to show as he speaks to his father in Section 5?

2. What day of the week is Father expected to return to the farm?

3. What is the best description of the new barn by 5:00 on the evening of the arrival at the farm?

4. What arrives at 11:00 in the morning in Section 4?

5. What happens as Mother makes her statement after Father leaves the farm?

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