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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 immediately regrets telling Zeena he will get money from Mr. Hale because ________________________________________.

2. Wharton compares the chill in the Frome's kitchen to ______________________________.

3. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.

4. Who visited Mattie while Ethan was away during the day?

5. Though Ethan's studies were brief, the author states that he became aware of

Short Essay Questions

1. What images might foreshadow trouble or death in the chapter?

2. Why does Ethan mention to Mattie that he saw Ned and Ruth kissing earlier?

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

4. Why did Ethan find it easier to put his arm around Mattie when they were outside together than when they are in his home?

5. Describe the overall mood of Chapter 1.

6. What is Ethan's reaction to finding Ned and Ruth Varnum kissing among the trees?

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

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

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

10. What was Ethan doing before he returned to Starkfield?

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

Is Ethan Frome the hero of his own story? Considering his actions and motivations, write an essay in which you determine whether or not Ethan Frome is a heroic character.

Essay Topic 3

Considering the images of small town life Wharton creates in Ethan Frome, write an essay in which you argue for or against the promises and limitations of small town life exhibited in Starkfield. Use at least three characters or events as examples for your argument.

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