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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 light.
(b) The motif of color.
(c) The motif of water.
(d) The motif of darkness.

3. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.
(a) If she would like to leave Starkfield with him.
(b) If she wants to continue working for him.
(c) If she would like to go coasting some night.
(d) If she loves him.

4. What is happening at the church at midnight?
(a) Christmas Eve is being celebrated.
(b) The church services are taking place.
(c) The church social is taking place.
(d) A town meeting is taking place.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ethan is dismayed to find ________________________.

3. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.

4. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.

5. Ethan dreads Zeena's trips to the doctor because _____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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