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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mother cope with Sammy's information?
(a) She gossips with her friends.
(b) She thinks deep thoughts.
(c) She falls asleep.
(d) She becomes angry.

2. How is the harness room described by 6:00 that night?
(a) It is beautifully decorated.
(b) There is a kettle on for tea, and the table is set for supper.
(c) It is a mess.
(d) There cups and plates are resting on hay.

3. Which command does Mother give Father as he leaves on his trip?
(a) Come home in an hour.
(b) Return before nightfall.
(c) Be careful.
(d) Be back by supper time.

4. When Mother asks Father to say a blessing before the meal, what does he do?
(a) Asks Sammy to do it.
(b) Stays silent.
(c) Offers a beautiful prayer.
(d) Mumbles something.

5. What is the best description of Mother's assessment of her own attitude toward their house?
(a) She loves their house.
(b) She loves her house but that it is Nanny who complains about it.
(c) She knows she has always complained about the house, and she does not understand why Father won't listen.
(d) She has never complained about their house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mother watches the men digging in the field, what does she ask Father?

2. Where are the men of the town discussing the piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farm?

3. To whom does Mother make a statement after Father leaves the farm?

4. What is Father's reaction when he hears what Sammy has to say after his return to the farm?

5. What is the best description of how Sammy and Nanny feel toward Father as they await his return?

(see the answer key)

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