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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.
(a) He is afraid there will be trouble between Mattie and Zeena.
(b) He cannot get the horses to town safely.
(c) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.
(d) He is afraid Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.

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

4. Wharton describes Zeena as possessing an air of ___________________.
(a) Sickness.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Authority.
(d) Insanity.

5. Zeena objects to doctors' suggestions ___________________________.
(a) That she has any sort of illness.
(b) That she have an operation.
(c) That she move to a warmer climate.
(d) That she have a psychological examination.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Ethan warms himself by the stove, Mattie _______________________.

2. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.

3. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.

4. Ethan's mother suggested she was listening to ___________________________.

5. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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