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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of her partners offers Mattie a ride home?
(a) Denis Eady.
(b) Andrew Hale.
(c) Lawyer Varnum.
(d) Jothan Powell.

3. Ethan does his clearest thinking while _______________________________.
(a) Feeding the horses.
(b) Working familiar outdoor tasks.
(c) Talking to Zeena.
(d) Driving the lumber to town.

4. Ethan looks forward to the walks to meet Mattie because ______________________________.
(a) These are his only opportunities to be alone at night.
(b) He needs the exercise.
(c) They allow him to socialize with the townspeople.
(d) These are the only opportunities he has to be alone with her.

5. Why is Zeena still awake when Ethan and Mattie arrive at home?
(a) She claims she was too cold to sleep.
(b) She claims she felt so mean she could not sleep.
(c) She claims she was worried about them in the storm.
(d) She claims she was jealous of Mattie and Ethan.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Fromes take Mattie into their home because ____________________________________.

2. Mattie is encouraged to enjoy evenings out because _______________________________.

3. Ethan tries to disguise Mattie's unskilled efforts at housekeeping by ______________________________.

4. Mattie lives with the Fromes because ____________________________.

5. Ethan now sees the cemetery as ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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