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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan claims that Mattie did not see him outside the church because _____________________________________.
(a) She went back inside to dance with Denis Eady.
(b) She was too busy talking to her friends.
(c) She did not expect him to show up.
(d) She was not looking for him.

2. Mattie Silver has lived with the Fromes for _______________.
(a) Five years.
(b) A year.
(c) One month.
(d) Six months.

3. Ethan now sees the cemetery as ____________________________.
(a) The threat of stagnancy.
(b) The promise of excitement and the unknown.
(c) The promise of continuance and stability.
(d) The threat of death.

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

5. Ethan tries to disguise Mattie's unskilled efforts at housekeeping by ______________________________.
(a) Quietly asking her to do her chores over again.
(b) Claiming that she should not be asked to work.
(c) Sneaking downstairs to clean up during the night.
(d) Doing most of her chores for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan resists following his wife upstairs because __________________________________________.

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

3. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

4. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.

5. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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