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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.
(a) The key to the house.
(b) The key to the barn.
(c) The keys to the car.
(d) The sled.

2. Because Ethan is too afraid to touch Mattie, he settles for _______________________________.
(a) Pressing his cheek against hers.
(b) Kissing the fabric she is sewing.
(c) Kissing the cat on the head.
(d) Holding her hands while they talk.

3. Ethan is intimidated by Michael Eady because _________________________.
(a) Eady is bigger and stronger than Ethan.
(b) Eady is more handsome than Ethan.
(c) Eady is a known gold digger.
(d) Eady is successful and flirtatious.

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

5. Since the previous night, Ethan feels a sense of _______________.
(a) Euphoria.
(b) Dread.
(c) Fear.
(d) Contentment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pleasure do Mattie and Ethan allow themselves before the train comes?

2. Mattie's note to Ethan reads ___________________________.

3. Ethan believes Mattie understands ________________________________.

4. Ethan returns home to find _____________________________________.

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

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