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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ethan hide outside the church when waiting for Mattie?
(a) He is waiting to see if she will accept Eady's marriage proposal.
(b) He does not know where Mattie is.
(c) He is waiting to see if she is going to ride home with her friends.
(d) He is afraid to enter the church because he does not know anyone.

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

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

4. Ethan looks forward to the walks to meet Mattie because ______________________________.
(a) These are the only opportunities he has to be alone with her.
(b) These are his only opportunities to be alone at night.
(c) They allow him to socialize with the townspeople.
(d) He needs the exercise.

5. Mattie worries that Zeena ______________________________.
(a) Is not satisfied with her work.
(b) Is jealous of Mattie's affair with Ethan.
(c) Is not satisfied with Ethan's farming abilities.
(d) Is jealous of Mattie's money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.

2. When Zeena opens the door, Ethan is surprised by _______________________.

3. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

4. Wharton compares the darkened farmhouses to ________________.

5. Mattie lives with the Fromes because ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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