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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeena believes Mattie enjoys living in Starkfield only because ______________________________.
(a) Mattie has her sights set on marriage.
(b) Mattie has no other place to go.
(c) Mattie is in love with Ethan.
(d) Mattie can live rent-free with Zeena and Ethan.

2. What word best describes the mood of the scene between Ethan and Mattie?
(a) Expectant.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Somber.

3. While Ethan warms himself by the stove, Mattie _______________________.
(a) Sews in the kitchen.
(b) Polishes the pickle dish.
(c) Sews near the lamp.
(d) Glues the dish back together.

4. Ethan feels his misery is mocked by ________________________________.
(a) Zeena's renewed energy.
(b) The decaying state of his home.
(c) The beauty of the day outside.
(d) Denis Eady and his young friends.

5. Ethan recognizes Mattie by her _________________________.
(a) Wave from across the room.
(b) Cherry-colored hair.
(c) Voice.
(d) Cherry-colored scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.

2. When Ethan returned to Starkfield, he missed ____________________________.

3. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.

4. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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