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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his hurry to get be in the house with Mattie, Ethan neglects ________________________________.
(a) To deliver the lumber.
(b) Caring for his horses.
(c) His own health.
(d) Caring for Zeena.

2. After the accident, the town ___________________________________.
(a) Turned against Ethan, Zeena, and Mattie.
(b) Reported Ethan and Mattie's behavior to Zeena.
(c) Gossiped about why Mattie and Ethan were sledding.
(d) Gathered to care for Mattie and Ethan.

3. Why does Ethan think Zeena has not arrived at home yet?
(a) Zeena tells Jotham to put the sorrel away where Ethan will not see it.
(b) The sorrel is not in the barn, so he believes they have not arrived.
(c) Jotham Powell hides the sorrel until Ehtan goes into the house.
(d) Mattie tells him they are still alone together.

4. Why does the memory of the Fromes' place cause Mrs. Hale pain?
(a) Mrs. Hale remembers living with the Fromes briefly before her marriage.
(b) Mrs. Hale remembers when the house was well-kept by Ethan's mother.
(c) Mrs. Hale remembers Mattie keeping the house clean.
(d) Mrs. Hale remembers Zeena throwing parties.

5. Whose presence at breakfast compels Ethan to hide his happiness at being alone with Mattie?
(a) Jotham Powell.
(b) Ruth Farnum.
(c) Andrew Hale.
(d) Zeena.

6. Instead of asking the Hales for money, Ethan _________________________.
(a) Goes to visit Jotham Powell.
(b) Goes to the train station.
(c) Goes home.
(d) Hides out in the barn.

7. Ethan believes that Zeena's one pleasure is __________________________________.
(a) Nursing her illness.
(b) Helping others.
(c) Punishing the weak.
(d) Inflicting pain on him.

8. What pleasure do Mattie and Ethan allow themselves before the train comes?
(a) They have coffee together.
(b) They go sledding.
(c) They write each other goodbye letters.
(d) They walk into town.

9. Who confesses the truth about the broken dish?
(a) Zeena.
(b) Jotham.
(c) Mattie.
(d) Ethan.

10. When the narrator arrives at Ethan's house he finds ___________________________________.
(a) Two women waiting for Ethan.
(b) The house is dark and deserted.
(c) Only Zeena waiting for Ethan.
(d) Only Mattie waiting for Ethan.

11. Why has Mattie's disposition changed over the years?
(a) She has grown fond of Zeena.
(b) She has come to resent Ethan for his part in the accident.
(c) She has come to wish for her own death.
(d) She has suffered too much, and that has caused her to "sour."

12. When Zeena arrives home, she ______________________________.
(a) Goes right to her room without saying anything.
(b) Demands that Mattie make dinner immediately.
(c) Tells Mattie she has hired a new girl.
(d) Leaves again to visit the town doctor.

13. What reminds Ethan of Mattie as he walks to town?
(a) All the cheerful couples walking about town.
(b) The sled route they were to visit together.
(c) All the sights and sounds of nature.
(d) The spot where he kissed her by the spruce trees.

14. How has Zeena changed since the accident?
(a) Zeena has grown quiet like Ethan's mother.
(b) Zeena has gained strength and now cares for Ethan and Mattie.
(c) Zeena has grown affectionate and loving with Ethan.
(d) Zeena feels responsible for the accident, and this exaggerates her illness.

15. Ethan does not ask the Hales for money because _____________________________________.
(a) He sees that he is being deceptive and selfish.
(b) He knows they have fallen on hard times.
(c) They have never been particularly kind to him.
(d) They are likely to tell Zeena about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his anguish, Ethan finds the nerve to _____________________.

2. What solution does Mattie propose to their situation?

3. Later, Zeena insisted _____________________________________.

4. Zeena objects to doctors' suggestions ___________________________.

5. Throughout the morning, Ethan continues to feel a spirit of ______________________.

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