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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Ethan's studies were brief, the author states that he became aware of
(a) Cloudy meanings behind the daily face of things.
(b) The several dimensions of life.
(c) The many levels of consciousness.
(d) Absolute truth and literal meanings.

2. When Ethan arrives, he ____________________________.
(a) Interrupts the dance to find Mattie.
(b) Enters the dance and enjoys watching the revelers.
(c) Hides in the shadows outside the church.
(d) Interrupts Mattie's dance with a man from town.

3. Mattie worries that Zeena ______________________________.
(a) Is jealous of Mattie's money.
(b) Is jealous of Mattie's affair with Ethan.
(c) Is not satisfied with Ethan's farming abilities.
(d) Is not satisfied with her work.

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

5. What brought Ethan back to the farm, ending his studies at Worcester?
(a) His father's bankruptcy.
(b) His mother's death.
(c) His mother's suggestion that he get married.
(d) His father's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.

2. Ethan enjoys following Zeena's orders at first because ___________________________________________.

3. Ethan resists following his wife upstairs because __________________________________________.

4. Wharton compares Mattie's hair to "a drift of mist on the moon," which suggests ___________________________.

5. Ethan dreads Zeena's trips to the doctor because _____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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