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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 successful and flirtatious.
(d) Eady is a known gold digger.

2. When Ethan arrives, he ____________________________.
(a) Hides in the shadows outside the church.
(b) Interrupts the dance to find Mattie.
(c) Interrupts Mattie's dance with a man from town.
(d) Enters the dance and enjoys watching the revelers.

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

4. Zeena has packed her bag in order to _________________________________.
(a) Bring Mattie to the train station.
(b) Threaten to leave Ethan.
(c) Travel to Bettsbridge to see a new doctor.
(d) Travel to the Flats to pick up a hired girl.

5. Ethan asks Mattie _________________________________.
(a) If she would like to leave Starkfield with him.
(b) If she would like to go coasting some night.
(c) If she wants to continue working for him.
(d) If she loves him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mattie is afraid ______________________________________________.

2. Ethan asks Mattie to sit in Zeena's chair because _____________________________.

3. While they walk home, Ethan expresses his concern that Mattie will __________________________.

4. Though Ethan's studies were brief, the author states that he became aware of

5. Why does Ethan hide outside the church when waiting for Mattie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the atmosphere between Ethan and Mattie like after dinner?

2. Why does Ethan find Zeena's silences unsettling?

3. Why is Ethan afraid to be alone on the farm?

4. Describe Zeena's appearance when she opens the door for Ethan and Mattie.

5. Why has Zeena stayed up waiting for Ethan and Mattie?

6. Why doesn't Ethan protest Zeena's costly doctor visit?

7. Why does Mattie feel she may have displeased Zeena?

8. Describe Zeena Frome.

9. What was Ethan doing before he returned to Starkfield?

10. Why is Ethan so concerned about Zeena's behavior the previous evening?

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