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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mother react the way she does to knowing why men are digging in the field?
(a) She does not care if there is a new hole.
(b) She is angry because the new house is supposed to go where the men are digging.
(c) She is happy because she wants a hole in the spot they are digging.
(d) She is sad because she does not want a hole where they are digging.

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

3. Why is "The Revolt of 'Mother'" typical of this author's writing?
(a) The story provides a look at a woman and her interactions with friends.
(b) The story provides a look at a child and his interactions with his mother.
(c) The story provides a look at a husband and his interactions with friends.
(d) The story provides a look at a woman and her interactions with husband and children.

4. What is the best description of the goal that the protagonist accomplishes?
(a) It is rare in modern times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.
(b) It is rare in the mid-1700s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(c) It is rare in the mid-1800s for a husband to see his wife's point of view.
(d) It is rare in Ancient times for a wife to see her husband's point of view.

5. After she voices her opinion on the state of the house and barn, what is Mother's reaction to Father's response?
(a) She is happy.
(b) She is silent.
(c) She is content.
(d) She is extremely angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Father goes back into the field to work following their discussion about the state of the house and barn, what does Mother do?

2. Once the children leave the house, what does Mother do?

3. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?

4. What is the best description of the current state of the barn that exists on the farm?

5. What is Mother's attitude after she hears Sammy's response to her second question?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene when the minister arrives to speak to Mother.

2. What does Mother do for Father before he leaves in Section 3?

3. Mother makes the following comment to Nanny: "Unsolicited opportunities are the guideposts of the Lord to the new roads of life." What does Mother mean by this statement?

4. Why does Father need to go out of town unexpectedly, and whom is he going to see?

5. What is the scene at the dinner table after Mother tells Father where they will live from now on?

6. What does Mother do following Father's return home to let him know that this is how things are going to be from now on?

7. After Mother's confrontation inside with Father about the building of the new barn, what does she do and what is her attitude?

8. After the conversation between Mother and Nanny when Mother vents her frustration, what does Mother do?

9. What is Nanny's reaction to her mother's venting?

10. Does the author let the reader know whether the main character's decision coincides with her own morality? Explain.

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