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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What answer does Mother give to Nanny's question about what the men are digging for?
(a) A cellar for a new barn.
(b) A grave.
(c) The cellar for a new house.
(d) A place to put a new house.
2. What is Father's plan for the new construction?
(a) To move the old house into the new barn.
(b) To move the cows into the new barn.
(c) To move the old house into the new house.
(d) To build the new house.
3. How does Mother describe their house to Father?
(a) Old wallpaper, no carpet, no storage, and only one room.
(b) Old wallpaper, no carpet, no storage, and two rooms.
(c) New wallpaper, new carpet, no storage, and several rooms.
(d) New wallpaper, new carpet, a lot of storage, and three rooms.
4. What is the statement Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves on his trip?
(a) Unsolicited opportunities are the guideposts of the Lord to the new roads of life.
(b) Children are a blessing from the Lord.
(c) The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
(d) Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
5. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
(a) Ambivalence.
(b) Calmness by reminding herself that Father is a good father and that their house is just fine.
(c) Calmness by remembering that her childhood home wasn't much better.
(d) Excitement about the future.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Mother say to Father as he leaves on his trip away from the farm?
2. When Nanny sees Mother after she has spoken with Father about the digging, what does Nanny ask about?
3. Which of the following makes "The Revolt of 'Mother'" atypical of the author's usual writing style?
4. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?
5. Based on the statement that Mother makes to Nanny after Father leaves the farm, from whom is she receiving direction for her thoughts?
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