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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan's love of nature does not extend to ___________________.
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Animals.
(c) Lumber.
(d) Agriculture.

2. In his hurry to get be in the house with Mattie, Ethan neglects ________________________________.
(a) Caring for his horses.
(b) To deliver the lumber.
(c) His own health.
(d) Caring for Zeena.

3. Zeena does not want to move from Starkfield because ________________________________________.
(a) She feels threatened by the townspeople and is afraid to leave the house.
(b) She loves the farm life.
(c) She feels superior to the townspeople, and this gives her comfort.
(d) She loves the town and its people.

4. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.
(a) Bring the lumber to Mr. Hale.
(b) Accompany her to the doctor's office.
(c) Drive her to the train station.
(d) Drive her to Michael Eady's store.

5. Ethan finds that Zeena's refusal to eat is usually followed by ___________________________________.
(a) Her refusal to speak to him.
(b) An increase in her symptoms.
(c) Her coming down to supper anyway.
(d) Her remaining in bed for several days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan tries to avoid accompanying his wife to bed by claiming ________________________________.

2. Ethan finds Zeena _______________________________.

3. What gives Ethan a sense of mastery at the end of the chapter?

4. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?

5. Ethan is please to find that ______________________________.

(see the answer key)

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