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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 asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.
(a) Drive her to Michael Eady's store.
(b) Accompany her to the doctor's office.
(c) Drive her to the train station.
(d) Bring the lumber to Mr. Hale.

2. Ethan feels too constrained to try to touch Mattie inside the house because ____________________________________________.
(a) The house seems to store up guilt and confessions.
(b) The house has too many happy memories of Zeena.
(c) The house reminds him of his wedding day.
(d) The house has too many implications of order and conformity.

3. Most of the story takes place during which season?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

4. Ethan is please to find that ______________________________.
(a) He can marry Mattie when Zeena dies.
(b) He can share some of his passions with Mattie.
(c) He can leave Mattie to take care of herself.
(d) He can tell Mattie of his troubles with Zeena.

5. Mattie Silver has lived with the Fromes for _______________.
(a) A year.
(b) Six months.
(c) One month.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan is dismayed to find ________________________.

2. Wharton compares the darkened farmhouses to ________________.

3. Ethan claims sledding is dangerous on a night like this one because ___________________________________.

4. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

5. Mattie quickly moves from Zeena's chair as if ____________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the overall mood of Chapter 1.

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

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

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