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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How has Zeena changed since the accident?
(a) Zeena has grown quiet like Ethan's mother.
(b) Zeena has gained strength and now cares for Ethan and Mattie.
(c) Zeena has grown affectionate and loving with Ethan.
(d) Zeena feels responsible for the accident, and this exaggerates her illness.

3. After the accident, the town ___________________________________.
(a) Gathered to care for Mattie and Ethan.
(b) Gossiped about why Mattie and Ethan were sledding.
(c) Turned against Ethan, Zeena, and Mattie.
(d) Reported Ethan and Mattie's behavior to Zeena.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Mrs. Hale express for Ethan?

2. Because Ethan is too afraid to touch Mattie, he settles for _______________________________.

3. What spark in Ethan had not been completely extinguished by the Starkfield winters?

4. Ethan and Jotham put off their trip into town because ________________________.

5. As he prepares the sorrel, Ethan remembers ______________________________.

(see the answer key)

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