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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. In the morning, Ethan convinces himself that ________________________________.
(a) Mattie does not know she has to leave.
(b) Zeena might change her mind about Mattie leaving.
(c) Zeena was lying about hiring another girl.
(d) Mattie will be better off with her relatives.

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

3. According to Ruth Hale, who suffers most at the Fromes' house?
(a) Jotham.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Zeena.
(d) Mattie.

4. As they head into town, Ethan points out ____________________________________________.
(a) The positive aspects of Mattie's situation.
(b) A place where they might hide out from Zeena.
(c) Several places where he and Mattie had been together.
(d) Several places Mattie might go after leaving Starkfield.

5. Ethan invites Jotham to dinner because _______________________________________.
(a) He needs to talk to Jotham about his work.
(b) He knows Zeena will not ask about money with Jotham there.
(c) He wants a neutral presence there since Zeena has returned.
(d) He wants an objective observer to hear Zeena's health complaints.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he prepares the sorrel, Ethan remembers ______________________________.

2. Ethan and Jotham put off their trip into town because ________________________.

3. What new clues indicate Zeena's continued satisfaction over her victory?

4. Ethan hopes that the bad roads or a late train might cause him to __________________________.

5. Ethan's defeat is reflected in his ________________________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Zeena spend her time doing since the accident?

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

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

6. In what way would Ethan have "lived" if Mattie had died, according to Mrs. Hale?

7. Aside from Mattie, where does Ethan continue to find inspiration and beauty?

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

9. What generally happens when Ethan tries to be dishonest?

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

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