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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Father answers Mother's question about what they are digging for, what is his response?
(a) He is building a new house.
(b) He wishes she would go into the house and tend to her own affairs.
(c) He is building a new barn.
(d) He wishes she would go build a new house herself.

2. When Nanny hears Mother's answer for why the men are digging, what is her reaction?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Disbelief.

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

4. After some bantering between Mother and Father, what occurs?
(a) Father goes into the house and eats some pie.
(b) Father talks to Mother right away.
(c) Mother demands that Father come talk to her.
(d) Father walks away.

5. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?
(a) Social convention is heralded.
(b) Social convention is defied.
(c) Social convention is upheld.
(d) Social convention is scoffed at.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Sammy give Mother that she is unaware of?

2. Who is the main female character?

3. At first, how does Sammy respond to Mother's second question?

4. From the introduction, how does the reader know that the protagonist will defy social convention?

5. Who is the author of this story?

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