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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the best description of the house Adoniram and Sarah Penn own?
(a) A tiny shack.
(b) A small but adequate house.
(c) A large, spacious mansion.
(d) A quaint but beautiful two-story house.

2. What does Nanny's confusion regarding the reason to why men are digging in the field center upon?
(a) A cemetery.
(b) A new house.
(c) A ditch.
(d) Another barn.

3. How does Sammy finally respond to Mother's second question?
(a) Sammy decide to go find his father to deal with this situation.
(b) He says that Father is not planning to buy more cows.
(c) Sammy continues to ignore his mother, despite the scolding.
(d) He says that Father plans to buy more cows.

4. During what time in history is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" set?
(a) Modern times.
(b) Ancient times.
(c) The mid-1800s.
(d) The mid-1700s.

5. Finally, what answer does Father give Mother about why the men are digging in the field?
(a) They are digging a ditch so that water can reach the crops.
(b) They are digging a field for the new cows.
(c) They are digging a cellar for the new house.
(d) They are digging a cellar for the new barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mother watches the men digging in the field, what does she ask Father?

2. For how long has Sammy been aware of the new information he gives Mother?

3. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?

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

5. What does the introduction to "The Revolt of 'Mother'" provide to readers?

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