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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 console her.
(b) To steady her as they walk.
(c) To show her his intentions.
(d) To demonstrate his ownership of her to Denis Eady.

2. When Zeena opens the door, Ethan is surprised by _______________________.
(a) Her excitement over their return.
(b) Her refusal to let them enter.
(c) Her cold nature.
(d) Her gaunt appearance.

3. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.
(a) He moved away from the hills and never spoke to them again.
(b) He moved to Connecticut and became financially successful.
(c) He moved west during the Gold Rush.
(d) He moved to Connecticut and got an education.

4. Ethan knows Zeena has made plans because _____________________________________.
(a) She is wearing her pajamas.
(b) She is still in bed when he gets home.
(c) She is dressed in traveling clothes.
(d) She has ordered a taxi to take her to town.

5. Since the previous night, Ethan feels a sense of _______________.
(a) Fear.
(b) Contentment.
(c) Dread.
(d) Euphoria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan tries to disguise Mattie's unskilled efforts at housekeeping by ______________________________.

2. The Fromes take Mattie into their home because ____________________________________.

3. Ethan tries to avoid accompanying his wife to bed by claiming ________________________________.

4. Ethan does his clearest thinking while _______________________________.

5. Where is Ethan Frome going at the start of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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