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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they head into town, Ethan points out ____________________________________________.
(a) A place where they might hide out from Zeena.
(b) Several places where he and Mattie had been together.
(c) Several places Mattie might go after leaving Starkfield.
(d) The positive aspects of Mattie's situation.

2. In the morning, Ethan convinces himself that ________________________________.
(a) Mattie does not know she has to leave.
(b) Zeena was lying about hiring another girl.
(c) Zeena might change her mind about Mattie leaving.
(d) Mattie will be better off with her relatives.

3. How does Zeena find the broken pickle dish?
(a) She finds pieces of it in the trash.
(b) She finds it when she goes to unpack her clothing.
(c) She finds it when she goes looking for medicinal powders.
(d) She finds it when the cat brings pieces of it into the kitchen.

4. Ethan makes Mattie uncomfortable when he mentions __________________________________.
(a) How beautiful she looks under the lamp.
(b) Denis Eady coming to visit her at the house.
(c) Ruth and Ned kissing behind the trees.
(d) Her clumsiness with the pickle dish.

5. Ethan believes the elm ________________________________.
(a) Knows their plans and waits for them.
(b) Is somehow refusing their plans.
(c) Mocks him.
(d) Is an obstacle to his happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan invites Jotham to dinner because _______________________________________.

2. What does Zeena claim the doctor has ordered her to do?

3. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.

4. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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