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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.
(a) He is afraid there will be trouble between Mattie and Zeena.
(b) He cannot get the horses to town safely.
(c) He is afraid Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.
(d) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.

2. Zeena may have become sickly because ______________________________.
(a) She refused to take medications.
(b) Ethan would not permit her to leave the farm.
(c) Ethan forced her to work outside on the farm.
(d) She became obsessed with her own symptoms.

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

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

5. Who almost runs into the elm when sledding?
(a) Mattie Silver and Denis Eady.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hale.
(c) Zeena and Ethan Frome.
(d) Ned Hale and Ruth Varnum.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Mattie dances, Ethan notices ________________________________.

2. Ethan knows Zeena has made plans because _____________________________________.

3. Ethan's love of nature does not extend to ___________________.

4. Instead of asking the Hales for money, Ethan _________________________.

5. When Ethan arrives, he ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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