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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What spark in Ethan had not been completely extinguished by the Starkfield winters?
(a) A spark of curiosity.
(b) A spark of sociability.
(c) A spark of life.
(d) A spark of industry.

2. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.
(a) It is so cold that he would not be able to steer the sled.
(b) It is so dark that they might not find their way home.
(c) It is bad luck to sled when there is no moon outside.
(d) It is so dark that they might hit the elm tree.

3. Ethan's room is unusable for several months of the year because ______________________________________.
(a) It faces the sunlight in the west.
(b) He had to move the stove to Mattie's room, so the study has no heat.
(c) Zeena uses it as a sewing room in the winter.
(d) Zeena uses it for storage.

4. 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.

5. In his study, Ethan toys with the idea of ________________________________________.
(a) Writing Zeena a goodbye letter and leaving with Mattie.
(b) Writing down his feelings for Mattie.
(c) Firing Jotham Powell so he can afford to keep Mattie.
(d) Selling the farm so he can follow Mattie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan does not ask the Hales for money because _____________________________________.

2. Which of her partners offers Mattie a ride home?

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

4. Ethan cannot buy glue from Michael Eady's store because _______________________________.

5. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

(see the answer key)

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