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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sammy respond to Father's confusion after he returns to the farm?
(a) He tells Father that Nanny made him move from the house to the barn.
(b) He tells Father that Mother has made a terrible mistake.
(c) He tells Father that they are going to live in the barn from now on.
(d) He tells Father that they are going to live in the barn until the new house is built.

2. How does Mother explain to her visitor how she received her answer about what actions to take?
(a) Prayed to the Lord and received her answer.
(b) Nanny told her to do it.
(c) Her friends counseled her to do it.
(d) Father approved of her decision before he left for his trip.

3. Where is Father going when he leaves the farm?
(a) To the store.
(b) To see Sarah's brother.
(c) To the church.
(d) To the neighbor's house.

4. Mother hands something to Father just before he leaves the farm. What is it?
(a) Enough food to last four days.
(b) A packed lunch.
(c) A pat on the shoulder.
(d) A kiss.

5. With what emotion does Father respond to Mother's statement in Section 5 about the old house?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Anger.

6. Where are the women of the town discussing this piece of information that they know following the arrival at the Penn farml?
(a) In the streets.
(b) At each other's houses.
(c) In the store.
(d) At church.

7. How does the author describe Mother in the scene following the arrival at the farm?
(a) As an angry and bitter New England mother.
(b) As a sweet and genteel Southern wife.
(c) As a gracious and hard-working wife.
(d) As a simple and pious New England mother.

8. Which of the following details does Mother do for Father before he embarks on his trip?
(a) She buttons his collar.
(b) She harnesses the horse.
(c) She puts on his jacket.
(d) She puts on his shoes.

9. What day of the week is Father expected to return to the farm?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Tuesday.

10. What does Father tell Mother might arrive while he is gone?
(a) Hay.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Cows.
(d) Calico.

11. The person who asks mother what she's doing in Section 4 begins to ______ while asking her question.
(a) Shake.
(b) Cry.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Help mother.

12. When is the new construction on the farm finished?
(a) In a week.
(b) Shortly.
(c) In a long time.
(d) In a year.

13. What does Father say when he sees the events that have taken place on the farm during his absence?
(a) Something, but no one can hear what he says.
(b) He needs to talk with the minister.
(c) He is going to discipline Sammy for not doing what he was supposed to do.
(d) He is going to give his wife a piece of his mind.

14. What is the best description of Nanny and Sammy during Mother's efforts in the aftermath of the arrival at the farm?
(a) They do as they are told but question Mother about it.
(b) They do as she instructs without questioning.
(c) They refuse to do as she instructes.
(d) They begrudingly do as she instructs.

15. Who tells the townspeople about what they discuss in Section 4?
(a) Nanny.
(b) The men Adonriam hired to work for him.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Adonriam.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Father approaches the farm after his trip, what are Nanny and Sammy doing?

2. What does Father wonder as he looks at his family following his return to the farm?

3. About what was the visitor astonished?

4. What happens as Mother makes her statement after Father leaves the farm?

5. What is the state of Mother's mind after Father leaves the farm?

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