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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 recognizes Mattie by her _________________________.
(a) Wave from across the room.
(b) Cherry-colored scarf.
(c) Cherry-colored hair.
(d) Voice.

2. Mattie's only skills include _______________________________________.
(a) Making dresses and singing.
(b) Book-keeping and clerical work.
(c) Making candy, playing piano minimally, and reciting poetry.
(d) Making medicine, nursing others, and household chores.

3. Zeena's cat ____________________________.
(a) Watches them through narrowed eyes.
(b) Watches Ethan and hisses at him.
(c) Claws at Mattie when she sits in Zeena's chair.
(d) Falls asleep on top of Mattie's sewing.

4. Ethan claims he needs to collect money from Mr. Hale because ____________________________________.
(a) He needs an excuse to buy Mattie a gift.
(b) He needs an excuse to get Jotham Powell out of the house.
(c) He needs an excuse to visit Mr. Hale.
(d) He needs an excuse to avoid driving Zeena to the Flats.

5. Mattie lives with the Fromes because ____________________________.
(a) She is a hired girl acting as Zeena's aid.
(b) She is Ethan's cousin, and acts as their housekeeper.
(c) She is a friend of the family who needed work.
(d) She is Zeena's cousin and acts as her aid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.

2. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

3. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

4. Ethan makes Mattie uncomfortable when he mentions __________________________________.

5. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Zeena Frome.

2. What was Ethan doing before he returned to Starkfield?

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

4. In what way does Ethan finally attempt a physical connection between himself and Mattie?

5. Why is Ethan afraid to be alone on the farm?

6. Why is Ethan so concerned about Zeena's behavior the previous evening?

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

8. What images might foreshadow trouble or death in the chapter?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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