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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. What solution does Mattie propose to their situation?
(a) Mattie proposes they drive Zeena away.
(b) Mattie proposes they visit one another.
(c) Mattie proposes they sled into the elm tree, killing themselves.
(d) Mattie proposes they leave together, even without any money.

2. Ethan finds Mattie crying because __________________________________.
(a) She was disappointed in herself.
(b) She was worried about taking the train.
(c) She thought she would never see Ethan again.
(d) She felt guilty over stealing Zeena's belongings.

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

4. Ethan intends to hurry home for dinner so that __________________________________-.
(a) He can enjoy his last moments alone with Mattie before Zeena arrives.
(b) He can avoid seeing Zeena in town.
(c) He can serve Mattie instead of having her serve him.
(d) He can send Jotham can go home early.

5. Ethan believes that Zeena's one pleasure is __________________________________.
(a) Helping others.
(b) Inflicting pain on him.
(c) Nursing her illness.
(d) Punishing the weak.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the morning, Ethan convinces himself that ________________________________.

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

4. How does Zeena find the broken pickle dish?

5. What does Zeena want to question Mattie about before she leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who finally takes action to determine the outcome of Ethan and Mattie's situation?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the one rebellion Ethan finally allows himself?

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

9. What is Zeena's true purpose in hiring a girl to take care of her and their home?

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

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