The Story of Hester and William

What is the primary reason Hester did not consult her husband about his business decisions?

• She was not interested in his business.

• She did not want to be consulted.

• She was too busy with other tasks.

• She was not allowed to speak in such matters.

What activity was Hester engaged in one spring night while thinking over her plans?

• Cooking dinner

• Darning socks

• Reading a book

• Writing a letter

What was William's reaction when he noticed the mood of the supper table?

• He immediately cheered everyone up.

• He ignored the mood and continued eating.

• He left the table angrily.

• He started a conversation to lighten the mood.

What did Hester hear from the direction of the big cattle corral after supper?

• The sound of cattle mooing

• The laughter and splashes of the boys

• The silence of the night

• The noise of machinery

What was Hester's final statement to William regarding the circus?

• William, I think it would be fun to go to the circus tomorrow.

• William, don’t think it would hurt you to let the boys go to that circus in town tomorrow.

• William, we should all go to the circus as a family.

• William, the circus is too expensive for us right now.

What is William's attitude towards the use of hired hands on the farm?

• He believes it is necessary and beneficial.

• He is indifferent and does not express any opinion.

• He thinks it is unnecessary and prefers using his own family.

• He is against it and prefers hiring more hands.

According to the text, why does William think his boys have no advantages?

• Because they are inexperienced and have never been to a circus.

• Because they live on the prairie and are isolated from instructive activities.

• Because they do not work hard enough.

• Because they spend too much money.

What does the term "greenhorns" refer to in the context of the text?

• Experienced farm workers.

• People who are inexperienced.

• Animals in the circus.

• People who have been to many circuses.

How did William react when Hester paused after his comment about the hired hands?

• He was angry and left the room.

• He folded up his paper and made no remark.

• He apologized to Hester.

• He continued to argue his point.

What memory does Hester recall about her visit to a circus?

• She remembers the circus being a joyful experience without any issues.

• She recalls being upset because it rained and the road was muddy.

• She forgot everything about the circus until recently.

• She remembers her father taking her to the circus for the first time.