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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 finds that Zeena's refusal to eat is usually followed by ___________________________________.
(a) An increase in her symptoms.
(b) Her refusal to speak to him.
(c) Her coming down to supper anyway.
(d) Her remaining in bed for several days.

2. What lie is revealed when Zeena presses Ethan to pay for a hired girl?
(a) Mattie's lie about planning to be married.
(b) Ethan's lie that he had loved Zeena when they were first married.
(c) Ethan's lie that he needed to collect money from Andrew Hale.
(d) Zeena's lie about needing to see another doctor.

3. What task do Ethan and Mattie carry out together?
(a) They clean up the room for the hired girl.
(b) They carry Zeena's rocking chair over to the window.
(c) They carry Mattie's trunk out to the sleigh.
(d) They carry Zeena out ot the sleigh.

4. Throughout the morning, Ethan continues to feel a spirit of ______________________.
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Rebellion.
(c) Meanness.
(d) Vengeance.

5. What does Mattie plan to do after leaving Starkfield?
(a) She will try to go back to college.
(b) She will try to get hired as a maid.
(c) She will try to connect with her family.
(d) She will try to get a job in a store.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his anguish, Ethan finds the nerve to _____________________.

2. What clues suggest the Fromes are very poor?

3. What details does the narrator provide about the Fromes?

4. What word does Zeena use to describe the state of her health?

5. Ethan recalls that Mattie's few belongings had _____________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ethan perceive himself as impotent in his situation?

2. What does Zeena's continued good mood show about her character?

3. What clues does Ethan have that Zeena's return will not be a pleasant one?

4. What inspires Ethan to try to leave Zeena?

5. Why is Ethan willing to overlook his pride to renew his request for money from Andrew Hale?

6. Why isn't Ethan prepared for Zeena's arrival when he gets home?

7. Why is Ethan ashamed of his and Zeena's behavior in their room?

8. What prevents Jotham from staying for dinner as he usually does, and why does this bother Ethan?

9. Why does Ruth Hale believe Ethan Frome suffers so badly?

10. What reason does Ethan give Mattie for Zeena sending her away?

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