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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What characteristic is Sammy trying to show as he speaks to his father in Section 5?
(a) Confrontation.
(b) Evasiveness.
(c) Humiliy.
(d) Bravery.

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

5. Who tells the townspeople about what they discuss in Section 4?
(a) The men Adonriam hired to work for him.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Adonriam.
(d) Nanny.

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

7. How does Mother explain to her visitor how she received her answer about what actions to take?
(a) Father approved of her decision before he left for his trip.
(b) Her friends counseled her to do it.
(c) Prayed to the Lord and received her answer.
(d) Nanny told her to do it.

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

9. Mother hands something to Father just before he leaves the farm. What is it?
(a) Enough food to last four days.
(b) A pat on the shoulder.
(c) A packed lunch.
(d) A kiss.

10. What is the state of Mother's mind after Father leaves the farm?
(a) Looking for distraction.
(b) Convincing herself that she should be submissive to her husband.
(c) Thinking only of Nanny.
(d) In constant thought.

11. Where is Father going when he leaves the farm?
(a) To the store.
(b) To the church.
(c) To see Sarah's brother.
(d) To the neighbor's house.

12. Who stands in front of whom when Father arrives home after his return?
(a) Nanny stands in front of Sammy and Mother.
(b) Mother stands in front of Nanny and Sammy.
(c) Sammy stands in front of Mother and Nanny.
(d) The minister stands in front of Mother and the children.

13. What hint does the statement that Mother makes after Father leaves the farm give the reader?
(a) Mother is going to enjoy her time without Father.
(b) Mother is going to have great blessings.
(c) The children will finally be obedient.
(d) Something significant will occur while Father is gone.

14. What does Mother command Father do once she has explained the move to him?
(a) Get cleaned up and they will have dinner.
(b) Take a walk to clear his head.
(c) Get his friends off of the road by the barn.
(d) Talk to the minister.

15. What is the best description of how Father looks as he listens to Sammy after he has returned to the farm?
(a) Happy.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Pale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother tell her visitor?

2. 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?

3. What is Father's reaction when he first arrives on the farm?

4. As Father approaches the farm after his trip, what are Nanny and Sammy doing?

5. What does Father wonder as he looks at his family following his return to the farm?

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