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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 3, to whom does Father say something about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?
(a) His brother-in-law.
(b) Sammy.
(c) The minister.
(d) Nanny.

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

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

4. Which of the following is the best description of the protagonist?
(a) A female who defies social convention.
(b) A male who upholds social convention at all costs.
(c) A male who defies social convention.
(d) A female who upholds social convention at all costs.

5. Once the children leave the house, what does Mother do?
(a) She asks to speak to Father for a minute.
(b) She helps the men dig in the field.
(c) She makes more pies.
(d) She goes back to town.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mother asks Sammy the question, what does she do to Sammy?

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

3. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?

4. What is the best description of the new barn by 5:00 on the evening of the arrival at the farm?

5. What does Mother ask Sammy when she goes back into the house after learning the reason for the digging?

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