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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
2. What does Mother ask Sammy when she goes back into the house after learning the reason for the digging?
3. As the story begins, when does Mother say she will return to the house?
4. How does Mother describe their house to Father?
5. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Nanny's reaction to her Mother's news about the location of the digging.
2. Describe Mother's reaction to Nanny's suggestion and what Mother does at the end of this conversation with Nanny in Section 2.
3. After Mother's confrontation inside with Father about the building of the new barn, what does she do and what is her attitude?
4. What is the minister's reaction to his conversation with Mother?
5. What occurs with the townspeople the day after the move?
6. Describe the reactions of Nanny and Sammy as they watch Mother after the hay cart arrives.
7. What is Nanny's reaction to her mother's venting?
8. How does Mother explain the decision that she made during Father's absence to him?
9. What does Mother do for Father before he leaves in Section 3?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay about tone used in the story as Mother is characterized. Mother is portrayed using sarcasm, anger, and submission. Does the author do an adequate job of developing these different tones of Mother's voice? Or does Mother appear to be erratic as she moves from one attitude to another so many times throughout the story?
Essay Topic 2
When Father says that he didn't know how strongly Mother felt about the house, the reader senses irony. Is that truly an example of irony? Or was Father using that as an excuse? It seems incomprehensible that Father would not know how she feels, but perhaps that is an indication that he really didn't respect what she has to say. Explain your thoughts regarding this scene and the use of irony.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay comparing and contrasting Sammy at the beginning of the story to the end of the story. Why does the author need to have him change? Is the character change necessary? Would the plot have remained the same without the change in him?
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