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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As they head into town, Ethan points out ____________________________________________.
(a) A place where they might hide out from Zeena.
(b) Several places where he and Mattie had been together.
(c) Several places Mattie might go after leaving Starkfield.
(d) The positive aspects of Mattie's situation.

2. While they walk home, Ethan expresses his concern that Mattie will __________________________.
(a) Leave them soon to get married.
(b) Get a bad reputation for dancing with so many men.
(c) Leave them soon to find another job.
(d) Get a cold from walking home so often.

3. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.
(a) She is growing old.
(b) She is not strong enough to take care of Zeena.
(c) She will never find love in Starkfield.
(d) She will be sent away from the Fromes with no other place to go.

4. Ethan knows he cannot leave Starkfield with Mattie because ________________________________________.
(a) Zeena's family would prevent him from leaving.
(b) Mattie would not want to leave town in disgrace.
(c) Underneath it all, he still loves Zeena.
(d) He has no money, and no way of borrowing any in town.

5. Throughout the morning, Ethan continues to feel a spirit of ______________________.
(a) Rebellion.
(b) Patriotism.
(c) Meanness.
(d) Vengeance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mattie's note to Ethan reads ___________________________.

2. Ethan finds Mattie crying because __________________________________.

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

4. Ethan claims that Mattie did not see him outside the church because _____________________________________.

5. Ethan hopes that the bad roads or a late train might cause him to __________________________.

(see the answer key)

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