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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 tells them to mind their own business.
(c) She says she is leaving the farm.
(d) She says they will find out soon enough what she is doing.

2. In Section 4, who asks Mother what she is doing right after the arrival at the farm?
(a) A field worker.
(b) Father.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Sammy.

3. What is the best description of Nanny as she awaits Father's return to the farm?
(a) A bundle of nervous tremors.
(b) Happy to share the surprise with Father.
(c) Frightened of Father's anger.
(d) Ambivalent.

4. As Father approaches the farm after his trip, what are Nanny and Sammy doing?
(a) Working in the fields.
(b) Peering out the window.
(c) Making supper.
(d) Studying at school.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother have to do for Father as Sammy takes the horse away following Father's return?

3. Who tells the townspeople about what they discuss in Section 4?

4. What else does Mother prepare for Father before he has to leave the farm?

5. What does Mother tell her visitor?

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