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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.
(a) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.
(b) He is afraid Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.
(c) He cannot get the horses to town safely.
(d) He is afraid there will be trouble between Mattie and Zeena.

2. Ethan enjoys following Zeena's orders at first because ___________________________________________.
(a) They free him of responsibility to his home and family.
(b) He cannot run the farm without her help.
(c) They remind him of when his mother was alive and well.
(d) They free him to leave the house and go about his business.

3. Who visited Mattie while Ethan was away during the day?
(a) Jotham Powell.
(b) Andrew Hale.
(c) Denis Eady.
(d) Daniel Byrne.

4. Ethan does his clearest thinking while _______________________________.
(a) Talking to Zeena.
(b) Feeding the horses.
(c) Driving the lumber to town.
(d) Working familiar outdoor tasks.

5. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.
(a) Mattie grew silent and obedient.
(b) Mattie asked Zeena to train her properly.
(c) Mattie begged Zeena's forgiveness.
(d) Mattie grew stronger and more competent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motif continues to suggest a promise of happiness or well-being for Ethan at the start of Chapter 4?

2. Zeena does not want to move from Starkfield because ________________________________________.

3. How is the pickle dish broken?

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

5. Zeena believes Mattie enjoys living in Starkfield only because ______________________________.

(see the answer key)

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