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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 perceives Zeena's tone as __________________________.

2. The day's bad weather foreshadows _________________________.

3. The sled allows Ethan a feeling of ________________.

4. In his hurry to get be in the house with Mattie, Ethan neglects ________________________________.

5. Ethan finds Mattie crying because __________________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are Ethan and Mattie finally free to speak about openly now that Mattie is leaving?

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

7. What prevents Jotham from staying for dinner as he usually does, and why does this bother Ethan?

8. Why is Mattie forced to move her trunk by herself until Ethan comes to help her?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Whose fault is the eventual state of the Fromes? Write an essay in which you consider the final state of the Fromes, financially, socially, and emotionally speaking, and determine one character who is ultimately at fault for their decline. Use specific examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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