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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, what is the most accurate description of "The Revolt of 'Mother'"?
(a) It is sad.
(b) It is frightening.
(c) It is typical of the author's writing.
(d) It is not typical of the author's writing.

2. What is Mother's reaction to why the men are digging?
(a) She does not care one way or the other.
(b) She is very happy.
(c) She is very sad.
(d) She is very angry.

3. What is Mother's attitude after she hears Sammy's response to her second question?
(a) She is happy and says she is glad Father is buying more cows.
(b) She is angry and says that women are not supposed to complain.
(c) She is angry and goes outside so she can find Father and yell at him.
(d) She is sad and goes into her room to cry.

4. 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.

5. From the introduction, what does the reader know about how the secondary characters are going to be affected?
(a) They are going to be affected by the main character's defiance.
(b) They think the main character has lost her mind.
(c) They are going win the battle.
(d) They are going to feel beaten down by the main character's defiance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason given in the introduction for the protagonist's actions?

2. How does Father respond to Mother's delay in returning to the house?

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

4. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?

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

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