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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 does not ask the Hales for money because _____________________________________.
(a) They have never been particularly kind to him.
(b) He knows they have fallen on hard times.
(c) He sees that he is being deceptive and selfish.
(d) They are likely to tell Zeena about it.

2. What emotion does Mrs. Hale express for Ethan?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Indifference.

3. Ethan's defeat is reflected in his ________________________________________________.
(a) Disappointment in the images of nature around him.
(b) Disappointment in Starkfield.
(c) Disappointment in Mattie's attitude.
(d) Disappointment in Zeena's personality.

4. For Ethan, Zeena personifies ______________________________-.
(a) His love and support.
(b) All his triumphs and successes.
(c) His dishonesty and treachery.
(d) All his failures and humiliations.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, from the description Wharton offers, appears to be the healthier of the women?

2. As they head into town, Ethan points out ____________________________________________.

3. Ethan returns home to find _____________________________________.

4. What excuse does Zeena use to try to keep Ethan from driving Mattie to the train?

5. The sled allows Ethan a feeling of ________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is significant about Zeena's behavior that day?

3. How does Mrs. Hale suggest the Fromes in the graveyard are different from the Fromes up at the farm?

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

5. Why doesn't Ethan feel he can refuse Zeena's demand to send Mattie away?

6. What might the weather foreshadow about Ethan's plans for the day?

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

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

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

10. What inspires Ethan to try to leave Zeena?

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