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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethan invites Jotham to dinner because _______________________________________.
(a) He needs to talk to Jotham about his work.
(b) He wants a neutral presence there since Zeena has returned.
(c) He wants an objective observer to hear Zeena's health complaints.
(d) He knows Zeena will not ask about money with Jotham there.

2. Ethan hopes that the bad roads or a late train might cause him to __________________________.
(a) Arrive at the train on time to pick up Zeena.
(b) Run into the elm tree.
(c) Avoid delivering the lumber.
(d) Arrive home before Zeena.

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

4. Secretly, Ethan wanted to put off his trip into town because it meant _________________________________.
(a) He could send Jotham to pick up Zeena from the Flats.
(b) He could go home and spend the day with Mattie.
(c) He could speak to Andrew Hale about money again.
(d) He could help Mattie clean up the breakfast dishes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Ethan returns to Mattie, he tells her _______________________________.

3. Zeena believes Mattie enjoys living in Starkfield only because ______________________________.

4. How is the pickle dish broken?

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

(see the answer key)

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