The Winter of Our Discontent Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Winter of Our Discontent Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What job does Ethan offer to Allen?
(a) A store worker.
(b) A lawn care taker.
(c) A school janitor.
(d) A farm hand.

2. What does the sleepwalker touch?
(a) A door knob.
(b) A sword.
(c) A tree.
(d) A talisman.

3. What does Ethan say he does not want from other people?
(a) Pity.
(b) Help.
(c) Encouragement.
(d) Advice.

4. What does Ethan say is filling the country at this time?
(a) Pride.
(b) Discontent.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Anarchy.

5. What word is used to describe Ethan's children as they head to church on Easter?
(a) Polished.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Bored.
(d) Sanguine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who used to own the place where Ethan works?

2. Who does Ethan see sleepwalking?

3. Where did Danny go to college?

4. Who does Ethan call after he closes he store at the beginning of Part Two?

5. Why does Morphy think Ethan should open a store?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Danny start drinking?

2. What does the salesman say to Ethan when they speak for the first time?

3. What are the possible prizes for winning the contest that Ethan's children want to join?

4. What causes Ethan to forget to open the store doors the day before Easter?

5. What is Baker trying to trick Danny into doing?

6. What happens when Ethan sees Danny on his way home from the harbor?

7. What does Allen say he wants to be when he grows up, and why?

8. What happens when Ethan asks Margie to read his fortune?

9. What does Baker accuse Ethan of being when he learns Mary has withdrawn money from her account?

10. What are Joey's rules of life?

(see the answer keys)

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