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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. As he travels to town, Ethan dreams about ______________________________.
(a) Zeena's illness and death.
(b) His mother's presence in his home.
(c) Spending his evening with Mattie like a married couple.
(d) Spending his evening waiting for Zeena to arrive.

2. Ethan's mother suggested she was listening to ___________________________.
(a) The television.
(b) The radio.
(c) Voices from the cemetery.
(d) Voices in her head.

3. Though Ethan's studies were brief, the author states that he became aware of
(a) The several dimensions of life.
(b) The many levels of consciousness.
(c) Cloudy meanings behind the daily face of things.
(d) Absolute truth and literal meanings.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With Mattie, Ethan feels ____________________.

3. Zeena believes Mattie will leave soon because ______________________________.

4. Ethan makes Mattie uncomfortable when he mentions __________________________________.

5. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the overall mood of Chapter 1.

3. What images might foreshadow trouble or death in the chapter?

4. Why is Zeena traveling to Bettsbridge?

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

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

7. Describe Zeena Frome.

8. Why does Zeena's family refuse to help Mattie when her father dies?

9. What is ironic about Mattie's greeting when Ethan arrives home?

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

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