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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan's goal is to reach Starkfield ____________________________.
(a) Before it gets dark.
(b) Before Zeena knows he has left the house.
(c) Before Mr. Hale can find out Ethan is looking for him.
(d) Before Mr. Hale has left for work.

2. When Mattie tried stenography and bookkeeping, _________________________________.
(a) Her attitude prevented her from succeeding.
(b) She became valuable to her family members.
(c) Her health broke down.
(d) She had great success.

3. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.
(a) Mattie grew stronger and more competent.
(b) Mattie asked Zeena to train her properly.
(c) Mattie grew silent and obedient.
(d) Mattie begged Zeena's forgiveness.

4. Ethan does not ask the Hales for money because _____________________________________.
(a) They are likely to tell Zeena about it.
(b) He knows they have fallen on hard times.
(c) He sees that he is being deceptive and selfish.
(d) They have never been particularly kind to him.

5. Ethan feels too constrained to try to touch Mattie inside the house because ____________________________________________.
(a) The house reminds him of his wedding day.
(b) The house has too many happy memories of Zeena.
(c) The house has too many implications of order and conformity.
(d) The house seems to store up guilt and confessions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most of their quiet or intimate moments are interrupted by _____________________.

2. Ethan feels his misery is mocked by ________________________________.

3. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.

4. What emotion does Mrs. Hale express for Ethan?

5. The smoke and haze from Ethan's pipe might represent ___________________________.

(see the answer key)

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