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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan dreads Zeena's trips to the doctor because _____________________________.
(a) He does not believe she is sick.
(b) They cost so much.
(c) She never trusts what the doctors say.
(d) She returns sicker than she was when she left.

2. Ethan claims he needs to collect money from Mr. Hale because ____________________________________.
(a) He needs an excuse to visit Mr. Hale.
(b) He needs an excuse to buy Mattie a gift.
(c) He needs an excuse to get Jotham Powell out of the house.
(d) He needs an excuse to avoid driving Zeena to the Flats.

3. Most of the story takes place during which season?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

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

5. Ethan recognizes Mattie by her _________________________.
(a) Voice.
(b) Wave from across the room.
(c) Cherry-colored hair.
(d) Cherry-colored scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.

2. Wharton compares the darkened farmhouses to ________________.

3. Ethan is dismayed to find ________________________.

4. What is happening at the church at midnight?

5. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.

(see the answer key)

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