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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. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.
(a) The sled.
(b) The key to the house.
(c) The keys to the car.
(d) The key to the barn.

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

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

4. Ethan now sees the cemetery as ____________________________.
(a) The threat of death.
(b) The promise of excitement and the unknown.
(c) The threat of stagnancy.
(d) The promise of continuance and stability.

5. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.
(a) She will have to marry Denis Eady.
(b) Zeena is displeased with her.
(c) Ethan has fallen in love with her.
(d) Zeena will know about their evening together.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, Ethan's last thoughts are about _____________________________.

2. Who visited Mattie while Ethan was away during the day?

3. Ethan tries to avoid accompanying his wife to bed by claiming ________________________________.

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

5. Zeena's family gave Mattie ____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What concerns does Ethan Frome express about Mattie Silver throughout the chapter?

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

4. What is Ethan's reaction to finding Ned and Ruth Varnum kissing among the trees?

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

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

7. Describe Ethan and Zeena as they fall asleep at night.

8. Why are Ethan and Mattie continually reminded of Zeena?

9. Why is Ethan concerned about Zeena's behavior toward himself and Mattie?

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

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