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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. At the end of the chapter, Ethan's last thoughts are about _____________________________.
(a) Returning to starkfield.
(b) Kissing Mattie in the living room.
(c) Marrying Zeena.
(d) Not daring to touch Mattie's hand.

4. What is happening at the church at midnight?
(a) A town meeting is taking place.
(b) The church services are taking place.
(c) Christmas Eve is being celebrated.
(d) The church social is taking place.

5. Who visited Mattie while Ethan was away during the day?
(a) Denis Eady.
(b) Daniel Byrne.
(c) Andrew Hale.
(d) Jotham Powell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

2. Mattie quickly moves from Zeena's chair as if ____________________________________.

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

4. Ethan puts his arm around Mattie ________________________.

5. Ethan recognizes Mattie by her _________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ethan's attitude toward Denis Eady? Why?

2. If winter has kept him "frozen" in the same old patterns, what might the coming spring promise for Ethan Frome?

3. What does Ethan enjoy sharing with Mattie that he cannot share with Zeena?

4. Why does Ethan mention to Mattie that he saw Ned and Ruth kissing earlier?

5. Describe the overall mood of Chapter 1.

6. Why has Zeena stayed up waiting for Ethan and Mattie?

7. Describe Zeena Frome.

8. Why does Ethan give up on the hope of money from Andrew Hale?

9. What is ironic about Mattie's greeting when Ethan arrives home?

10. Why doesn't Ethan protest Zeena's costly doctor visit?

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