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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main female character?
(a) The minister's wife.
(b) Nanny's future mother-in-law.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Mother.

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

3. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?
(a) Makes him stand in the corner until his father arrives home.
(b) Scolds him.
(c) Hugs him.
(d) Throws him out of the house.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sammy Penn doing when Mother goes back into the house?

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

3. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?

4. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?

5. Who is the author of this story?

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