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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wharton describes Zeena as possessing an air of ___________________.
(a) Insanity.
(b) Authority.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Tragedy.

2. Because Ethan is too afraid to touch Mattie, he settles for _______________________________.
(a) Pressing his cheek against hers.
(b) Kissing the cat on the head.
(c) Kissing the fabric she is sewing.
(d) Holding her hands while they talk.

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

4. When Ethan arrives, he ____________________________.
(a) Interrupts the dance to find Mattie.
(b) Enters the dance and enjoys watching the revelers.
(c) Interrupts Mattie's dance with a man from town.
(d) Hides in the shadows outside the church.

5. Ethan claims he continues to mention Mattie's eventual marriage because __________________________________.
(a) He wants her to swear she will never marry.
(b) He is trying to get used to the idea.
(c) He is burning with jealousy.
(d) Zeena wants him to encourage Mattie to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan is please to find that ______________________________.

2. Wharton describes Ethan's mood as ________________________.

3. Mattie lives with the Fromes because ____________________________.

4. What word does Zeena use to describe the state of her health?

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

(see the answer key)

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