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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.
(a) He is afraid there will be trouble between Mattie and Zeena.
(b) He cannot get the horses to town safely.
(c) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.
(d) He is afraid Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.

2. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?
(a) Mattie Silver and Denis Eady.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hale.
(c) Ned Hale and Ruth Varnum.
(d) Zeena and Ethan Frome.

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

4. Ethan is intimidated by Michael Eady because _________________________.
(a) Eady is more handsome than Ethan.
(b) Eady is bigger and stronger than Ethan.
(c) Eady is successful and flirtatious.
(d) Eady is a known gold digger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought Ethan back to the farm, ending his studies at Worcester?

2. Mattie's only skills include _______________________________________.

3. Zeena has packed her bag in order to _________________________________.

4. Ethan puts his arm around Mattie ________________________.

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

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