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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan resists following his wife upstairs because __________________________________________.
(a) He does not want Mattie to see him show kindness to Zeena.
(b) He does not want to give in to Zeena's demands.
(c) He does not want Mattie to be left downstairs alone.
(d) He does not want Mattie to watch them go up to bed together.

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

3. Which of her partners offers Mattie a ride home?
(a) Andrew Hale.
(b) Jothan Powell.
(c) Lawyer Varnum.
(d) Denis Eady.

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

5. When Zeena opens the door, Ethan is surprised by _______________________.
(a) Her cold nature.
(b) Her refusal to let them enter.
(c) Her excitement over their return.
(d) Her gaunt appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

2. What is happening at the church at midnight?

3. While they walk home, Ethan expresses his concern that Mattie will __________________________.

4. Ethan recognizes Mattie by her _________________________.

5. Why is Zeena still awake when Ethan and Mattie arrive at home?

(see the answer key)

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