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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 visit Mr. Hale.
(b) He needs an excuse to get Jotham Powell out of the house.
(c) He needs an excuse to avoid driving Zeena to the Flats.
(d) He needs an excuse to buy Mattie a gift.

2. Since the previous night, Ethan feels a sense of _______________.
(a) Euphoria.
(b) Dread.
(c) Contentment.
(d) Fear.

3. Ethan claims that Mattie did not see him outside the church because _____________________________________.
(a) She went back inside to dance with Denis Eady.
(b) She did not expect him to show up.
(c) She was too busy talking to her friends.
(d) She was not looking for him.

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

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. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.

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

3. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.

4. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.

5. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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