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Ethan Frome

Quiz by Mrs.Goins

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    How did Ethan meet Zeena?
    Family friends set the couple up.
    Zeena came to help with his mother who had taken ill.
    At church.
    They went to school together.
    30s
  • Q2
    Why did Ethan ask Zeena to marry him?
    Ethan felt obligated to marry Zeena.
    Ethan was in love with Zeena.
    Zeena's family had lots of money.
    Ethan did not want to be left alone on the farm in the middle of winter.
    30s
  • Q3
    How did Zeena change after she becomes “sick”?
    She becomes silent and judgmental.
    She constantly yelled at Ethan.
    She complained constantly.
    She didn't change after becoming "sick".
    30s
  • Q4
    What accident happens while Ethan and Mattie are eating dinner?
    The cat knocks the pickle dish from the table and breaks it.
    Mattie burns dinner.
    Ethan chokes on a chicken bone.
    The cat knocks a broom into the fire place, causing a fire.
    30s
  • Q5
    What favor does Ethan ask of Andrew Hale?
    Ethan asks Mr. Hale for advice on his relationship.
    Ethan asks Mr. Hale to build a house for Mattie.
    Ethan asks for an upfront cash payment on the lumber.
    Ethan asks Mr. Hale to drive Zeena to her appointment.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is Ethan's plan for dealing with the accident?
    Ethan doesn't worry about the broken dish.
    Ethan plans to throw away the broken dish.
    Ethan plans on getting glue to fix the broken dish.
    Ethan orders a new dish.
    30s
  • Q7
    After dinner, what do Ethan and Mattie do?
    Mattie and Ethan go to church.
    Mattie and Ethan do chores outside.
    Mattie and Ethan take a walk.
    Mattie is sewing and Ethan is smoking his pipe.
    30s
  • Q8
    What concerns does Mattie express to Ethan?
    Mattie is still concerned that Zeena doesn’t approve of her housework and wants to get rid of her.
    Mattie is concerned that the cat hurt itself on the broken pickle dish.
    Mattie is concerned that Zeena is very sick and may die.
    Mattie is concerned that Zeena knows about her feelings for Ethan.
    30s
  • Q9
    What/who does the cat symbolize in this chapter?
    The cat symbolizes death.
    The cat symbolizes Mattie and Ethan's relationship.
    The cat symbolizes Halloween.
    The cat symbolizes Zeena.
    30s
  • Q10
    What does Ethan do to show his affection for Mattie?
    Ethan eventually kisses the fabric that Mattie is working with.
    Ethan gives Mattie a rose.
    Ethan kisses Mattie on the hand.
    Ethan kisses Mattie on the cheek.
    30s

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