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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, Ethan's last thoughts are about _____________________________.
(a) Marrying Zeena.
(b) Returning to starkfield.
(c) Kissing Mattie in the living room.
(d) Not daring to touch Mattie's hand.

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

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

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

5. What happens to Ethan's horse?
(a) The horse broke its back under the heavy lumber load.
(b) The horse was ill because it was not properly cared for.
(c) The horse slipped and cut its knee.
(d) The horse slipped and broke its leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his study, Ethan toys with the idea of ________________________________________.

2. Ethan perceives Zeena's tone as __________________________.

3. What surprises Mrs. Hale and her mother?

4. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.

5. Wharton describes Zeena as possessing an air of ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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