"The Revolt of 'Mother'" - Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm? (from Section 2)

 

• Nanny needs a new home in which to get married.

•  They need a new barn so they can have more animals and make more money.

•  They need a new home so they can have more children.

•  Sammy needs a new home in which to

  get married.

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Where does Sammy go before Father can assign more chores? (from Section 2)

•  To town

   

• To the swimming hole

   

• To school

•  To the neighbor's house

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When Sammy leaves in Section 2, where does Nanny go? (from Section 2)

•  To the store to buy more mincemeat for the pies

   

• To school with Sammy

•  To the neighbor's house with Sammy

•  To the store to buy more thread for her embroidery

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After some bantering between Mother and Father, what occurs? (from Section 2)

 

• Mother demands that Father come talk to her.

•  Father talks to Mother right away.

•  Father walks away.

•  Father goes into the house and eats some pie.

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As Mother remembers the promise that Father made to her, which of the following best describes her demeanor? (from Section 2)

• Without resentment, she makes his favorite pie as she remembers that he hasn't kept his promise.

   

   

• With determination, she refuses to make his favorite pie because he will not keep his promise to her.

   

• She has Nanny make his favorite pie because she is so angry at him.

• She joyfully makes his favorite pie because he kept his promise to her.

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What does Nanny do as Mother copes with Sammy's information? (from Section 2)

 

• Bakes pies so her mother can sleep

•  Works on embroidery for her fall wedding

•  Cleans the house while her mother is

  in town

•  Helps Sammy out on the farm

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What happens as Mother makes her statement after Father leaves the farm? (from Section 3)

•  Mother becomes even more angry

  toward her husband.

•  Mother is grateful for the blessings she has.

   

• Mother decides what to do.

   

• Mother becomes more unsure of what to do.

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Where is Father going when he leaves the farm? (from Section 3)

•  To the store

   

•  To the neighbor's house

   

• To see Sarah's brother

•  To the church

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What direction does Father give about the arrival at the farm before he leaves for his trip? (from Section 3) (two correct answers)

•  The cows should be put in the new barn.

   

• The eggs should be cooked before they go bad.

   

• The hay should go in the barn.

   

• Mother should start on a new dress for herself.

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What is the best description of Father's attitude as he gives the directions about an arrival during his time away from the farm? (from Section 3)

•  Apologetic

   

• Proud

   

• Arrogant

•  Remorseful

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