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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother react the way she does to knowing why men are digging in the field?
(a) She is happy because she wants a hole in the spot they are digging.
(b) She is angry because the new house is supposed to go where the men are digging.
(c) She is sad because she does not want a hole where they are digging.
(d) She does not care if there is a new hole.

2. After Sammy's response to Mother's second question, what happens?
(a) Mother tells Sammy to leave the house.
(b) Nanny tells Sammy to go find his father.
(c) Mother scolds Sammy.
(d) Mother tells Sammy to eat his food.

3. For how long has Sammy been aware of the new information he gives Mother?
(a) For three weeks.
(b) For six months.
(c) For six weeks.
(d) For three months.

4. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?
(a) To her friend's house, which is much larger than her house.
(b) At the site of the barn and realizes Father is correct.
(c) From the spot of the new barn to her existing house.
(d) From the old barn to the new barn and wonders why they need a new barn.

5. What does Mother ask Sammy when she goes back into the house after learning the reason for the digging?
(a) If he was aware that his father was planning to build a new barn.
(b) If he was aware that his father was planning to build a new house.
(c) What his book is about.
(d) If he wants more supper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the protagonist NOT defy?

3. Who is the author of this story?

4. From the introduction, what does the reader know about the main character?

5. What does Sammy do after Mother asks him her question?

(see the answer key)

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