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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 is dismayed to find ________________________.
(a) Mattie standing alone in a corner.
(b) Mattie is forced to dance with an undesirable partner.
(c) Mattie has disappeared into the crowd.
(d) Mattie dancing happily with the grocer's son.

2. The smoke and haze from Ethan's pipe might represent ___________________________.
(a) The threat of death.
(b) Zeena's ghost.
(c) Confusion of reality.
(d) Societal oppression.

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

4. 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 Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.
(d) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.

5. Ethan and Mattie do not go sledding that evening because ___________________________.
(a) Mattie forgot their plans to go sledding.
(b) Ethan forgot their plans to go sledding.
(c) It is too dark outside.
(d) It is too cold outside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ethan Frome going at the start of Chapter 1?

2. With Mattie, Ethan feels ____________________.

3. Ethan claims he continues to mention Mattie's eventual marriage because __________________________________.

4. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

5. Ethan knows Zeena has made plans because _____________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Zeena's appearance when she opens the door for Ethan and Mattie.

3. Why is Ethan concerned about Zeena's behavior toward himself and Mattie?

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

5. What does Ethan allow himself to fantasize about during his walk home with Mattie?

6. Why is Mattie upset to learn that the Fromes expect her to leave them someday?

7. Why are Ethan and Mattie continually reminded of Zeena?

8. What concerns does Ethan Frome express about Mattie Silver throughout the chapter?

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

10. What is the atmosphere between Ethan and Mattie like after dinner?

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