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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his study, Ethan toys with the idea of ________________________________________.
(a) Writing Zeena a goodbye letter and leaving with Mattie.
(b) Selling the farm so he can follow Mattie.
(c) Writing down his feelings for Mattie.
(d) Firing Jotham Powell so he can afford to keep Mattie.

2. After the accident, Ethan thinks he hears _____________________________.
(a) A wounded animal crying.
(b) Mattie calling for him.
(c) Zeena calling him home.
(d) A bird singing.

3. After the sled accident, Mattie _____________________________________.
(a) Was cast out again by Zeena and Ethan.
(b) Was sent back to her family in another town.
(c) Was brought to recover at the Hales' house.
(d) Was cared for by the Eady family.

4. Ethan intends to hurry home for dinner so that __________________________________-.
(a) He can enjoy his last moments alone with Mattie before Zeena arrives.
(b) He can avoid seeing Zeena in town.
(c) He can send Jotham can go home early.
(d) He can serve Mattie instead of having her serve him.

5. Before they strike the elm, Ethan has a last vision of __________________________.
(a) Zeena's face.
(b) The cemetery by his home.
(c) His mother.
(d) Mattie's face.

6. Ethan does not ask the Hales for money because _____________________________________.
(a) He sees that he is being deceptive and selfish.
(b) He knows they have fallen on hard times.
(c) They have never been particularly kind to him.
(d) They are likely to tell Zeena about it.

7. Whose presence at breakfast compels Ethan to hide his happiness at being alone with Mattie?
(a) Ruth Farnum.
(b) Zeena.
(c) Jotham Powell.
(d) Andrew Hale.

8. Ethan believes that Zeena's one pleasure is __________________________________.
(a) Helping others.
(b) Inflicting pain on him.
(c) Punishing the weak.
(d) Nursing her illness.

9. What solution does Mattie propose to their situation?
(a) Mattie proposes they sled into the elm tree, killing themselves.
(b) Mattie proposes they visit one another.
(c) Mattie proposes they drive Zeena away.
(d) Mattie proposes they leave together, even without any money.

10. When Zeena suggests that Mattie has "taken from her" the one she cared about most of all, she is referring to _____________________________.
(a) Mattie's father.
(b) The cat.
(c) Her red pickle dish.
(d) A tea towel.

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

12. Ethan recalls that Mattie's few belongings had _____________________________________.
(a) Made the room look shabby and old.
(b) Brought life and comfort into the bare room.
(c) Brought attention to her beauty.
(d) Been extravagant and self-indulgent.

13. 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.

14. When Ethan sees Zeena he is moved by what emotion?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Love.
(d) Lust.

15. According to Ruth Hale, who suffers most at the Fromes' house?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Jotham.
(c) Zeena.
(d) Mattie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mattie's note to Ethan reads ___________________________.

2. Ethan finds Mattie crying because __________________________________.

3. When Ethan returns to Mattie, he tells her _______________________________.

4. Who, from the description Wharton offers, appears to be the healthier of the women?

5. Why does Ethan think Zeena has not arrived at home yet?

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