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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.
(a) Mattie begged Zeena's forgiveness.
(b) Mattie grew silent and obedient.
(c) Mattie grew stronger and more competent.
(d) Mattie asked Zeena to train her properly.

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

3. Ethan tries to avoid accompanying his wife to bed by claiming ________________________________.
(a) He has to rebuild the fire.
(b) He has to tend to the horses.
(c) He has to go over the mill accounts.
(d) He has work to do in his study.

4. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.
(a) He moved to Connecticut and got an education.
(b) He moved away from the hills and never spoke to them again.
(c) He moved to Connecticut and became financially successful.
(d) He moved west during the Gold Rush.

5. Why isn't Zeena fooled by Ethan's claim that the cat broke her pickle dish?
(a) Zeena never believes her cat can cause harm.
(b) Zeena found the glue Ethan brought home.
(c) Zeena found the pieces placed carefully back together.
(d) Zeena knows Mattie used the dish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan is dismayed to find ________________________.

2. When Ethan asks Andrew Hale for money, __________________________________________.

3. What word best describes the mood of the scene between Ethan and Mattie?

4. Ethan is initially drawn to Zeena because __________________________________.

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

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