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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.
(a) He moved to Connecticut and became financially successful.
(b) He moved to Connecticut and got an education.
(c) He moved west during the Gold Rush.
(d) He moved away from the hills and never spoke to them again.

2. The Fromes take Mattie into their home because ____________________________________.
(a) Zeena's doctor has recommended she get help with the housework.
(b) Ethan insists they help Mattie.
(c) Zeena refuses to do housework now that she is married.
(d) Zeena feels compassion for Mattie's position.

3. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.
(a) Accompany her to the doctor's office.
(b) Drive her to Michael Eady's store.
(c) Drive her to the train station.
(d) Bring the lumber to Mr. Hale.

4. Ethan puts his arm around Mattie ________________________.
(a) To show her his intentions.
(b) To demonstrate his ownership of her to Denis Eady.
(c) To steady her as they walk.
(d) To console her.

5. Wharton describes Ethan's mood as ________________________.
(a) Cautiously optimistic.
(b) Irrationally fearful.
(c) Irrationally happy.
(d) Hesitantly happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. With Mattie, Ethan feels ____________________.

2. Ethan claims he continues to mention Mattie's eventual marriage because __________________________________.

3. Ethan and Mattie talk frankly for the first time about __________________.

4. In his hurry to get be in the house with Mattie, Ethan neglects ________________________________.

5. Ethan tries to avoid accompanying his wife to bed by claiming ________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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