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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan claims he continues to mention Mattie's eventual marriage because __________________________________.
(a) Zeena wants him to encourage Mattie to leave.
(b) He is trying to get used to the idea.
(c) He is burning with jealousy.
(d) He wants her to swear she will never marry.

2. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.
(a) Bring the lumber to Mr. Hale.
(b) Accompany her to the doctor's office.
(c) Drive her to Michael Eady's store.
(d) Drive her to the train station.

3. What happens to Ethan's horse?
(a) The horse broke its back under the heavy lumber load.
(b) The horse slipped and cut its knee.
(c) The horse was ill because it was not properly cared for.
(d) The horse slipped and broke its leg.

4. Secretly, Ethan wanted to put off his trip into town because it meant _________________________________.
(a) He could go home and spend the day with Mattie.
(b) He could help Mattie clean up the breakfast dishes.
(c) He could speak to Andrew Hale about money again.
(d) He could send Jotham to pick up Zeena from the Flats.

5. When Zeena arrives home, she ______________________________.
(a) Tells Mattie she has hired a new girl.
(b) Leaves again to visit the town doctor.
(c) Demands that Mattie make dinner immediately.
(d) Goes right to her room without saying anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Mattie, Ethan feels ____________________.

2. What gives Ethan's kitchen a "homelike look?"

3. What word best describes the mood of the scene between Ethan and Mattie?

4. Ethan invites Jotham to dinner because _______________________________________.

5. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

(see the answer key)

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