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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan claims he continues to mention Mattie's eventual marriage because __________________________________.

2. With Mattie, Ethan feels ____________________.

3. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.

4. Ethan puts his arm around Mattie ________________________.

5. Zeena has packed her bag in order to _________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ethan and Zeena as they fall asleep at night.

2. Describe the overall mood of Chapter 1.

3. Describe Zeena's appearance when she opens the door for Ethan and Mattie.

4. Why does Ethan give up on the hope of money from Andrew Hale?

5. What, according to Ethan, is responsible for the biggest change in Mattie since she arrived in Starkfield?

6. Why does Mattie feel she may have displeased Zeena?

7. Why are Ethan and Mattie continually reminded of Zeena?

8. What does Ethan enjoy sharing with Mattie that he cannot share with Zeena?

9. Why doesn't Ethan protest Zeena's costly doctor visit?

10. Why has Zeena stayed up waiting for Ethan and Mattie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the importance of duty and appearance affect the events and theme of Ethan Frome? Write an essay in which you choose three examples from the text that suggest an event or theme is affected by duty and appearance.

Essay Topic 2

Martin Luther said that "Thoughts pay no duty." Considering the difference between Ethan Frome's thoughts and his many actions of duty performed in the novel, write an essay in which you defend, refute or qualify Luther's quote using Ethan Frome as support for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Consider Wharton's use of symbols such as the horse, the cold, and the farmhouse to establish Frome's character throughout the novel. Then write an essay in which you identify at least three symbols that represent qualities of Ethan's character.

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