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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.
(a) Mattie grew stronger and more competent.
(b) Mattie begged Zeena's forgiveness.
(c) Mattie asked Zeena to train her properly.
(d) Mattie grew silent and obedient.

2. Ethan is please to find that ______________________________.
(a) He can share some of his passions with Mattie.
(b) He can leave Mattie to take care of herself.
(c) He can marry Mattie when Zeena dies.
(d) He can tell Mattie of his troubles with Zeena.

3. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.
(a) Money to start a new life for herself.
(b) Plenty of help, but she rejected them.
(c) Plenty of money and advice.
(d) Plenty of advice but little help.

4. Ethan does his clearest thinking while _______________________________.
(a) Feeding the horses.
(b) Talking to Zeena.
(c) Working familiar outdoor tasks.
(d) Driving the lumber to town.

5. Ethan claims he needs to collect money from Mr. Hale because ____________________________________.
(a) He needs an excuse to avoid driving Zeena to the Flats.
(b) He needs an excuse to buy Mattie a gift.
(c) He needs an excuse to get Jotham Powell out of the house.
(d) He needs an excuse to visit Mr. Hale.

6. What motif continues to suggest a promise of happiness or well-being for Ethan at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) The motif of water.
(b) The motif of darkness.
(c) The motif of color.
(d) The motif of light.

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

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

9. Lying in bed the previous night, Ethan regretted __________________________.
(a) Getting caught holding Mattie when Zeena opened the door.
(b) Not kissing Mattie.
(c) Kissing Mattie.
(d) Not leaving Zeena long ago.

10. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.
(a) He moved west during the Gold Rush.
(b) He moved to Connecticut and got an education.
(c) He moved to Connecticut and became financially successful.
(d) He moved away from the hills and never spoke to them again.

11. Why is Zeena still awake when Ethan and Mattie arrive at home?
(a) She claims she was jealous of Mattie and Ethan.
(b) She claims she was worried about them in the storm.
(c) She claims she felt so mean she could not sleep.
(d) She claims she was too cold to sleep.

12. Mattie is encouraged to enjoy evenings out because _______________________________.
(a) She has frequently complained of missing her old life of leisure and revelry.
(b) She is an unpaid aid in the Frome's home, and might be unhappy otherwise.
(c) She has threatened to leave the Fromes many times, and they wish to keep her happy.
(d) She is a nuisance in the Frome's home.

13. When Mattie tried stenography and bookkeeping, _________________________________.
(a) Her health broke down.
(b) She became valuable to her family members.
(c) She had great success.
(d) Her attitude prevented her from succeeding.

14. With Mattie, Ethan feels ____________________.
(a) Brave enough to stand up to his wife.
(b) Bitter.
(c) Pressure to succeed.
(d) Understood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Ethan warms himself by the stove, Mattie _______________________.

2. Ethan enjoys following Zeena's orders at first because ___________________________________________.

3. How has Mattie changed her appearance for Ethan?

4. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.

5. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.

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