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

2. Which of her partners offers Mattie a ride home?
(a) Jothan Powell.
(b) Lawyer Varnum.
(c) Andrew Hale.
(d) Denis Eady.

3. Ethan knows Zeena has made plans because _____________________________________.
(a) She is dressed in traveling clothes.
(b) She is still in bed when he gets home.
(c) She has ordered a taxi to take her to town.
(d) She is wearing her pajamas.

4. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.
(a) It is so dark that they might hit the elm tree.
(b) It is bad luck to sled when there is no moon outside.
(c) It is so dark that they might not find their way home.
(d) It is so cold that he would not be able to steer the sled.

5. Ethan and Mattie talk frankly for the first time about __________________.
(a) Ethan's business.
(b) Their love for each other.
(c) Zeena.
(d) Mattie's desire to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.

2. As he travels to town, Ethan dreams about ______________________________.

3. Zeena's family is offended by Mattie's father because _______________________________________.

4. Ethan looks forward to the walks to meet Mattie because ______________________________.

5. When Mattie tried stenography and bookkeeping, _________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Ethan finally attempt a physical connection between himself and Mattie?

2. What does Ethan enjoy sharing with Mattie that he cannot share with Zeena?

3. What does Ethan allow himself to fantasize about during his walk home with Mattie?

4. Why does Ethan give up on the hope of money from Andrew Hale?

5. Why does Ethan mention to Mattie that he saw Ned and Ruth kissing earlier?

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

7. Why is Zeena traveling to Bettsbridge?

8. What is Ethan's attitude toward Denis Eady? Why?

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

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

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