2. What does Ethan say he does in his special place?
(a) Takes stock.
(b) Remembers the past.
(c) Empties his mind.
(d) Ponders the future.

3. Why does Ethan think Danny turned to drinking?
(a) He was ashamed.
(b) He was lazy.
(c) He was arrogant.
(d) He was depressed.

4. Where are the books Ethan's children want to use for research for the contest?
(a) The attic.
(b) The office.
(c) The library.
(d) The basement.

5. What does Ethan's son want to look at on the day before Easter?
(a) His grandmother's picture album.
(b) His father's war wound.
(c) His grandfather's sword.
(d) His father's baseball mitt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ethan when his family fortune was lost?

2. Where is Ethan's secret place?

3. What is Mary sick with the Tuesday after Easter?

4. What does Mary say Ethan is wallowing in?

5. Who does Ethan say is carrying a torch for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What job does Ethan offer to Allen, and how does he respond to this offer?

2. What does Ethan say to Mary when he returns home from the harbor?

3. What happens when Biggers comes back into the store?

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 What does Baker accuse Ethan of being when he learns Mary has withdrawn money from her account?

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

6. What does Ellen ask Ethan about while he is dressing for dinner, and what is his response?

7. What does Ethan dream about on Easter Sunday?

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

9. What does Marullo want to do to save money at the beginning of the book?

10. What does Ethan find when he gets to the store on the Tuesday after Easter?

(see the answer keys)

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