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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan puts his arm around Mattie ________________________.
(a) To demonstrate his ownership of her to Denis Eady.
(b) To console her.
(c) To steady her as they walk.
(d) To show her his intentions.

2. Ethan does his clearest thinking while _______________________________.
(a) Feeding the horses.
(b) Talking to Zeena.
(c) Working familiar outdoor tasks.
(d) Driving the lumber to town.

3. Lying in bed the previous night, Ethan regretted __________________________.
(a) Not kissing Mattie.
(b) Getting caught holding Mattie when Zeena opened the door.
(c) Not leaving Zeena long ago.
(d) Kissing Mattie.

4. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.
(a) She will never find love in Starkfield.
(b) She will be sent away from the Fromes with no other place to go.
(c) She is not strong enough to take care of Zeena.
(d) She is growing old.

5. What brought Ethan back to the farm, ending his studies at Worcester?
(a) His father's bankruptcy.
(b) His mother's death.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His mother's suggestion that he get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.

2. Wharton compares the darkened farmhouses to ________________.

3. Why is Zeena still awake when Ethan and Mattie arrive at home?

4. Ethan claims he needs to collect money from Mr. Hale because ____________________________________.

5. While they walk home, Ethan expresses his concern that Mattie will __________________________.

(see the answer key)

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