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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 5, what does Mother tell Father about the old house?

2. Who tells the townspeople about what they discuss in Section 4?

3. What does Father repeatedly do following his return to the farm?

4. As Father comes down the road toward the farm, what is Mother doing?

5. In Section 3, to whom does Father say something about Mother's reaction to the house and barn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reader learns that the townspeople are gossiping about Mother's actions. Does the author mean this to be symbolism for something else? What is the symbolism behind the women talking about it in their homes and the men discussing it on the roads? What is the symbolism behind the men standing on the road awaiting Father's arrival?

Essay Topic 2

Does Mother have another choice in the story? Can she make any other decision? Write an essay explaining Mother's conflicts and the decision she makes and whether she has any other options available to her.

Essay Topic 3

This short story was certain to have caused a stir when it was written and first read. Do you think it is a significant enough piece of literature to make an impact on how women were viewed during the time in which it was written?

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