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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Ethan insists they help Mattie.
(d) Zeena's doctor has recommended she get help with the housework.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mattie tried stenography and bookkeeping, _________________________________.

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

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

4. Why does Ethan hide outside the church when waiting for Mattie?

5. Most of the story takes place during which season?

(see the answer key)

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