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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sammy do after Mother asks him her question?
(a) Walks out of the house.
(b) Throws his plate against the wall.
(c) Ignores her.
(d) Tells her that he has no idea what his father is planning to do.

2. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Disbelief.

3. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?
(a) She is content.
(b) She is silent.
(c) She is extremely angry.
(d) She is happy.

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

5. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?
(a) Spying on her parents' discussion.
(b) Watching the men dig in the field.
(c) Watching her brother work.
(d) Working on her needlepoint.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?

2. What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm?

3. What does the introduction imply about the ultimate conclusion to "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?

4. What is Father's plan for the new construction?

5. What is Mother's description of what Father is doing regarding the family house and barn?

(see the answer key)

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