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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 resists following his wife upstairs because __________________________________________.
(a) He does not want Mattie to see him show kindness to Zeena.
(b) He does not want to give in to Zeena's demands.
(c) He does not want Mattie to watch them go up to bed together.
(d) He does not want Mattie to be left downstairs alone.

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

3. What gives Ethan a sense of mastery at the end of the chapter?
(a) Knowing he had deceived Zeena.
(b) Building a fire and cleaning up the house.
(c) Giving Mattie orders.
(d) Quelling Mattie's fears over the broken pickle dish.

4. How is the pickle dish broken?
(a) Mattie knocks it off the table.
(b) The dog knocks it off the table.
(c) Ethan knocks it off the table.
(d) The cat knocks it off the table.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan claims that Mattie did not see him outside the church because _____________________________________.

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

3. Mattie confesses her fear that ____________________________.

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

5. Where is Ethan Frome going at the start of Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mattie upset to learn that the Fromes expect her to leave them someday?

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

3. Describe Zeena Frome.

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

5. Why did Ethan find it easier to put his arm around Mattie when they were outside together than when they are in his home?

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

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

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

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

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

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