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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because Ethan is too afraid to touch Mattie, he settles for _______________________________.
(a) Kissing the fabric she is sewing.
(b) Holding her hands while they talk.
(c) Pressing his cheek against hers.
(d) Kissing the cat on the head.

2. What word best describes the mood of the scene between Ethan and Mattie?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Expectant.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Somber.

3. Zeena instructs Jotham Powell to ________________________________________.
(a) Carry Mattie's trunk to the sleigh.
(b) Take Mattie to the train when he goes to pick up the hired girl.
(c) Take Mattie into town and leave her there.
(d) Search Mattie's belongings for Zeena's missing items.

4. When Mattie tried stenography and bookkeeping, _________________________________.
(a) Her health broke down.
(b) She had great success.
(c) She became valuable to her family members.
(d) Her attitude prevented her from succeeding.

5. Ethan and Mattie discuss the marriage of ________________________.
(a) Mattie and Denis.
(b) Ethan and Zeena.
(c) Ned and Ruth.
(d) Jothan and Mattie.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Ethan warms himself by the stove, Mattie _______________________.

2. Ethan immediately regrets telling Zeena he will get money from Mr. Hale because ________________________________________.

3. Mattie's note to Ethan reads ___________________________.

4. In the morning, Ethan convinces himself that ________________________________.

5. Ethan knows he cannot leave Starkfield with Mattie because ________________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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