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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most of the story takes place during which season?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

2. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.
(a) Plenty of help, but she rejected them.
(b) Money to start a new life for herself.
(c) Plenty of money and advice.
(d) Plenty of advice but little help.

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

4. Zeena is described as an old woman, although she is ____________________________.
(a) Only twenty-five years old.
(b) Only thirty-five years old.
(c) Only twenty-eight years old.
(d) Only twenty-seven years old.

5. Ethan resists following his wife upstairs because __________________________________________.
(a) He does not want Mattie to watch them go up to bed together.
(b) He does not want to give in to Zeena's demands.
(c) He does not want Mattie to see him show kindness to Zeena.
(d) He does not want Mattie to be left downstairs alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.

3. Ethan is dismayed to find ________________________.

4. Zeena believes Mattie enjoys living in Starkfield only because ______________________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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