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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While they walk home, Ethan expresses his concern that Mattie will __________________________.
(a) Get a cold from walking home so often.
(b) Leave them soon to find another job.
(c) Get a bad reputation for dancing with so many men.
(d) Leave them soon to get married.

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

3. When Ethan returned to Starkfield, he missed ____________________________.
(a) The chance to study astronomy.
(b) Dances where he might meet girls.
(c) The chance to discuss business among men.
(d) Friendly interactions with his classmates.

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

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

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

7. Ethan dreads Zeena's trips to the doctor because _____________________________.
(a) She returns sicker than she was when she left.
(b) He does not believe she is sick.
(c) They cost so much.
(d) She never trusts what the doctors say.

8. Ethan returns home early because ___________________________________________.
(a) He is afraid there will be trouble between Mattie and Zeena.
(b) He is afraid to face Mr. Hale and ask for money.
(c) He cannot get the horses to town safely.
(d) He is afraid Jotham Powell will suspect his love for Mattie.

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

10. What is happening at the church at midnight?
(a) Christmas Eve is being celebrated.
(b) The church services are taking place.
(c) The church social is taking place.
(d) A town meeting is taking place.

11. When Ethan asks Andrew Hale for money, __________________________________________.
(a) Hale gets angry and asks Ethan to leave.
(b) Hale claims money is too tight for him at the moment.
(c) Hale suggests that Ethan work for him.
(d) Hale guesses that Ethan has lied to Zeena about money.

12. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.
(a) She is not strong enough to take care of Zeena.
(b) She is growing old.
(c) She will be sent away from the Fromes with no other place to go.
(d) She will never find love in Starkfield.

13. Mattie worries that Zeena ______________________________.
(a) Is jealous of Mattie's affair with Ethan.
(b) Is not satisfied with her work.
(c) Is not satisfied with Ethan's farming abilities.
(d) Is jealous of Mattie's money.

14. What spark in Ethan had not been completely extinguished by the Starkfield winters?
(a) A spark of industry.
(b) A spark of sociability.
(c) A spark of life.
(d) A spark of curiosity.

15. Ethan is unpleasantly surprised when his wife notices __________________________________.
(a) That he has taken to shaving every day since Mattie arrived.
(b) That he is envious of Michael Eady.
(c) That he has taken to sleeping in his office.
(d) That he is always late for work since Mattie arrived.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Mattie changed her appearance for Ethan?

2. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.

3. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.

4. Ethan and Mattie do not go sledding that evening because ___________________________.

5. Zeena may have become sickly because ______________________________.

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