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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Zeena is described as an old woman, although she is ____________________________.
(a) Only thirty-five years old.
(b) Only twenty-five years old.
(c) Only twenty-seven years old.
(d) Only twenty-eight years old.

3. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.
(a) Plenty of help, but she rejected them.
(b) Money to start a new life for herself.
(c) Plenty of money and advice.
(d) Plenty of advice but little help.

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

5. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.
(a) The sled.
(b) The key to the barn.
(c) The keys to the car.
(d) The key to the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zeena believes Mattie will leave soon because ______________________________.

2. Where is Ethan Frome going at the start of Chapter 1?

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

4. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.

5. Ethan is intimidated by Michael Eady because _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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