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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Ethan's horse?
(a) The horse broke its back under the heavy lumber load.
(b) The horse slipped and broke its leg.
(c) The horse was ill because it was not properly cared for.
(d) The horse slipped and cut its knee.

2. What motif continues to suggest a promise of happiness or well-being for Ethan at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) The motif of water.
(b) The motif of light.
(c) The motif of color.
(d) The motif of darkness.

3. Ethan feels his misery is mocked by ________________________________.
(a) The beauty of the day outside.
(b) Denis Eady and his young friends.
(c) The decaying state of his home.
(d) Zeena's renewed energy.

4. How has Mattie changed her appearance for Ethan?
(a) She has worn her best dress.
(b) She has worn a bonnet on her head.
(c) She has borrowed on of Zeena's dresses.
(d) She has tied a red ribbon in her hair.

5. When Mattie tried stenography and bookkeeping, _________________________________.
(a) She became valuable to her family members.
(b) She had great success.
(c) Her health broke down.
(d) Her attitude prevented her from succeeding.

Short Answer Questions

1. For Ethan, Zeena personifies ______________________________-.

2. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.

3. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.

4. Ethan makes Mattie uncomfortable when he mentions __________________________________.

5. When Zeena opens the door, Ethan is surprised by _______________________.

(see the answer key)

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