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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) Several places where he and Mattie had been together.
(b) Several places Mattie might go after leaving Starkfield.
(c) A place where they might hide out from Zeena.
(d) The positive aspects of Mattie's situation.

2. What pleasure do Mattie and Ethan allow themselves before the train comes?
(a) They write each other goodbye letters.
(b) They go sledding.
(c) They walk into town.
(d) They have coffee together.

3. The sled allows Ethan a feeling of ________________.
(a) Doom.
(b) Submission.
(c) Escape.
(d) Duty.

4. Mattie worries that Zeena ______________________________.
(a) Is not satisfied with Ethan's farming abilities.
(b) Is jealous of Mattie's money.
(c) Is not satisfied with her work.
(d) Is jealous of Mattie's affair with Ethan.

5. Ethan knows Zeena has made plans because _____________________________________.
(a) She is wearing her pajamas.
(b) She is dressed in traveling clothes.
(c) She is still in bed when he gets home.
(d) She has ordered a taxi to take her to town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.

2. What word does Zeena use to describe the state of her health?

3. Ethan tries to disguise Mattie's unskilled efforts at housekeeping by ______________________________.

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

5. Ethan's room is unusable for several months of the year because ______________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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