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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Father answers Mother's question about what they are digging for, what is his response?
(a) He is building a new house.
(b) He wishes she would go build a new house herself.
(c) He wishes she would go into the house and tend to her own affairs.
(d) He is building a new barn.

2. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?
(a) Social convention is scoffed at.
(b) Social convention is defied.
(c) Social convention is heralded.
(d) Social convention is upheld.

3. What answer does Mother give to Nanny's question about what the men are digging for?
(a) A place to put a new house.
(b) The cellar for a new house.
(c) A grave.
(d) A cellar for a new barn.

4. How does Father respond to Mother's reaction toward why the men are digging in the field?
(a) He hugs her and tells her not to worry about it.
(b) He leaves without saying another word to her.
(c) He tells her to go into the house and keep her feelings to herself.
(d) He screams back at her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?

2. Who is the main female character?

3. What, specifically, does Mother do all day in Section 2?

4. What is the second thing Mother asks of Father once the bantering is over?

5. After Mother receives information from Sammy, what does she spend the day doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the end of the story to let the reader know the conclusion?

2. Describe the reactions of Nanny and Sammy as they watch Mother after the hay cart arrives.

3. There is one point in the story when Father discusses Mother's reaction about building a new barn with Sammy. Describe what Father says to Sammy about Mother.

4. Describe Father's attitude as he gives Mother the instructions before he leaves on his trip.

5. "The Revolt of 'Mother'" is Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman's most wel- known short story. Explain why this short story is so well known.

6. Describe Mother's attitude and what she does after Father leaves on the trip.

7. Describe the scene when the minister arrives to speak to Mother.

8. Why or why not do you think that Father finds Mother's decision acceptable?

9. What does Mother do all day as she processes this new information about why the men are digging outside? Describe her attitude, and give reasons to support your answer.

10. What does Mother remind Father of when she tries to convince him that they need a new house and not a new barn?

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