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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.
(a) That she uses the same gestures with other men that she uses with him.
(b) That she seems eager to find a husband in the crowd.
(c) That she uses gestures he has never seen before.
(d) That she seems detached and uninterested in other men.

2. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.
(a) That he has taken to shaving every day since Mattie arrived.
(b) That he is always late for work since Mattie arrived.
(c) That he has taken to sleeping in his office.
(d) That he is envious of Michael Eady.

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

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

5. Ethan is intimidated by Michael Eady because _________________________.
(a) Eady is more handsome than Ethan.
(b) Eady is a known gold digger.
(c) Eady is bigger and stronger than Ethan.
(d) Eady is successful and flirtatious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ethan hide outside the church when waiting for Mattie?

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

3. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.

4. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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