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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Ethan replace Zeena's pickle dish?
(a) It was a family heirloom.
(b) It was the last of its kind.
(c) It came from Philadelphia.
(d) It came from Paris.

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

3. Ethan asks Mattie to sit in Zeena's chair because _____________________________.
(a) He cannot see her from where he sits.
(b) He can not hear her from across the room.
(c) He wants to pretend they are married.
(d) He wants to see how she would look there in place of his wife.

4. Zeena believes Mattie will leave soon because ______________________________.
(a) Mattie has grown tired of Ethan's advances.
(b) Mattie will get married to Denis Eady.
(c) Mattie will return to live with her own family.
(d) Mattie has found another post in town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Though Ethan's studies were brief, the author states that he became aware of

2. Ethan immediately regrets telling Zeena he will get money from Mr. Hale because ________________________________________.

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

4. Zeena claims the need for a hired girl forces her to ___________________________.

5. Lying in bed the previous night, Ethan regretted __________________________.

(see the answer key)

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