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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeena believes Mattie will leave soon because ______________________________.
(a) Mattie will return to live with her own family.
(b) Mattie has grown tired of Ethan's advances.
(c) Mattie has found another post in town.
(d) Mattie will get married to Denis Eady.

2. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.
(a) That he has taken to shaving every day since Mattie arrived.
(b) That he is envious of Michael Eady.
(c) That he is always late for work since Mattie arrived.
(d) That he has taken to sleeping in his office.

3. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.
(a) A darkened hearth.
(b) Zeena's heart.
(c) A vault after the dry cold of a night.
(d) The landscape of Starkfield.

4. Ethan is intimidated by Michael Eady because _________________________.
(a) Eady is successful and flirtatious.
(b) Eady is more handsome than Ethan.
(c) Eady is bigger and stronger than Ethan.
(d) Eady is a known gold digger.

5. What is happening at the church at midnight?
(a) A town meeting is taking place.
(b) The church services are taking place.
(c) The church social is taking place.
(d) Christmas Eve is being celebrated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.

2. Ethan is dismayed to find ________________________.

3. Mattie Silver has lived with the Fromes for _______________.

4. Mattie is encouraged to enjoy evenings out because _______________________________.

5. Why does Ethan hide outside the church when waiting for Mattie?

(see the answer key)

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