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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 cannot buy glue from Michael Eady's store because _______________________________.
(a) Denis refuses to sell it to him.
(b) Eady's wife would report it to Zeena.
(c) Eady's store is not open.
(d) Denis cannot find it.

2. How does Zeena find the broken pickle dish?
(a) She finds pieces of it in the trash.
(b) She finds it when she goes looking for medicinal powders.
(c) She finds it when the cat brings pieces of it into the kitchen.
(d) She finds it when she goes to unpack her clothing.

3. Mattie's note to Ethan reads ___________________________.
(a) Don't try to find me, Ethan.
(b) I'm leaving, Ethan.
(c) I'm sorry, Ethan.
(d) Don't trouble, Ethan.

4. Ethan feels his misery is mocked by ________________________________.
(a) The decaying state of his home.
(b) Denis Eady and his young friends.
(c) The beauty of the day outside.
(d) Zeena's renewed energy.

5. Zeena has only made arrangements for _____________________.
(a) Mattie's room and board.
(b) Mattie's trunk.
(c) Mattie's financial obligations.
(d) Mattie's future employment.

Short Answer Questions

1. The sled allows Ethan a feeling of ________________.

2. Wharton describes Zeena as possessing an air of ___________________.

3. What clues suggest the Fromes are very poor?

4. In his study, Ethan toys with the idea of ________________________________________.

5. When Zeena arrives home, she ______________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Ethan's perception of Zeena change during their argument?

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

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

10. What do Ethan and Mattie wish for, rather than living apart?

(see the answer keys)

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