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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 does not care if there is a new hole.
(b) She is angry because the new house is supposed to go where the men are digging.
(c) She is happy because she wants a hole in the spot they are digging.
(d) She is sad because she does not want a hole where they are digging.

2. What is the second question Mother asks Sammy?
(a) Is Father planning to go into town?
(b) Is Father planning to sell their livestock?
(c) Is Father planning to purchase additional cows?
(d) Is Father planning to build a new house?

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

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

5. How does Father respond to Mother's reaction toward why the men are digging in the field?
(a) He leaves without saying another word to her.
(b) He tells her to go into the house and keep her feelings to herself.
(c) He screams back at her.
(d) He hugs her and tells her not to worry about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist NOT defy?

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

3. Which of the following is the best description of the protagonist?

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

5. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?

(see the answer key)

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