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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reminds Ethan of Mattie as he walks to town?
(a) The spot where he kissed her by the spruce trees.
(b) The sled route they were to visit together.
(c) All the cheerful couples walking about town.
(d) All the sights and sounds of nature.

2. Why is Zeena still awake when Ethan and Mattie arrive at home?
(a) She claims she was too cold to sleep.
(b) She claims she was jealous of Mattie and Ethan.
(c) She claims she felt so mean she could not sleep.
(d) She claims she was worried about them in the storm.

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

4. Ethan needs to go into town to run what errand?
(a) He needs to buy glue to fix the pickle dish.
(b) He needs to pick up Zeena's medicine.
(c) He needs to buy a new dish for Zeena.
(d) He needs to pick up the hired girl from the train station.

5. Ethan's goal is to reach Starkfield ____________________________.
(a) Before Zeena knows he has left the house.
(b) Before Mr. Hale can find out Ethan is looking for him.
(c) Before Mr. Hale has left for work.
(d) Before it gets dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.

2. Zeena is described as an old woman, although she is ____________________________.

3. Throughout the morning, Ethan continues to feel a spirit of ______________________.

4. Ethan believes that Zeena's one pleasure is __________________________________.

5. Since the previous night, Ethan feels a sense of _______________.

(see the answer key)

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