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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeena's cat ____________________________.
(a) Falls asleep on top of Mattie's sewing.
(b) Watches Ethan and hisses at him.
(c) Watches them through narrowed eyes.
(d) Claws at Mattie when she sits in Zeena's chair.

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

3. Whose presence at breakfast compels Ethan to hide his happiness at being alone with Mattie?
(a) Jotham Powell.
(b) Ruth Farnum.
(c) Andrew Hale.
(d) Zeena.

4. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.
(a) It is so cold that he would not be able to steer the sled.
(b) It is so dark that they might not find their way home.
(c) It is bad luck to sled when there is no moon outside.
(d) It is so dark that they might hit the elm tree.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What room did Ethan create for himself when he returned from college?

2. For Ethan, Zeena personifies ______________________________-.

3. Ethan immediately regrets telling Zeena he will get money from Mr. Hale because ________________________________________.

4. What emotion does Ethan feel over his argument with Zeena?

5. What lie is revealed when Zeena presses Ethan to pay for a hired girl?

(see the answer key)

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