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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 does not ask the Hales for money because _____________________________________.

2. Ethan's defeat is reflected in his ________________________________________________.

3. Secretly, Ethan wanted to put off his trip into town because it meant _________________________________.

4. Throughout the morning, Ethan continues to feel a spirit of ______________________.

5. What emotion does Ethan feel over his argument with Zeena?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zeena's continued good mood show about her character?

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

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

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

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

6. What inspires Ethan to try to leave Zeena?

7. How do Zeena and Mattie get along after the accident?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering the major characters of the novel, determine any character as sympathetic, and write an essay in which you defend your choice using specific examples from the text. Then, do the same with an unsympathetic character.

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

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.

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