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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Most of their quiet or intimate moments are interrupted by _____________________.
(a) The cat.
(b) The wind.
(c) The dog.
(d) Zeena.

3. Ethan and Mattie discuss the marriage of ________________________.
(a) Jothan and Mattie.
(b) Ethan and Zeena.
(c) Ned and Ruth.
(d) Mattie and Denis.

4. What word does Zeena use to describe the state of her health?
(a) She says she has vapors.
(b) She says she has troubles.
(c) She says she has complications.
(d) She says she has tremors.

5. For Ethan, Zeena personifies ______________________________-.
(a) His dishonesty and treachery.
(b) His love and support.
(c) All his triumphs and successes.
(d) All his failures and humiliations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose presence at breakfast compels Ethan to hide his happiness at being alone with Mattie?

2. How has Mattie changed her appearance for Ethan?

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

4. Ethan is initially drawn to Zeena because __________________________________.

5. Ethan recognizes Mattie by her _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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