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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the description of Mother's efforts during the scene following the arrival at the farm?
(a) A feat equal to Wolfe's storming of the Heights of Abraham.
(b) She could have done it only with Father's help.
(c) Something that is as easy as pie.
(d) She couldn't have done it without the help of the children.

2. What does Mother tell her visitor?
(a) She says that the situation is none of the visitor's business.
(b) She says that she and Father discussed it.
(c) She says that everything is going to be okay.
(d) She says that there is no use talking her out of it.

3. How does Mother's feel as Father leaves the farm?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Stressed.

4. What is the reason for the visit by the individual who goes to see Mother?
(a) To see the new house.
(b) To see if she is of sound mind.
(c) To see if she needs any help.
(d) To see the new cows.

5. When is the new construction on the farm finished?
(a) In a long time.
(b) In a week.
(c) Shortly.
(d) In a year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Mother observes Father's response to her questions following their bantering, what does Mother do?

3. What is the best description of the story with regard to the author's writing work?

4. Why is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" typical of this author's writing?

5. Based on the statement Mother makes after Father leaves, what does Mother believe she has in his absence?

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