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Ethan writes a letter to Zeena and then what?
Ethan gives the letter to Mattie instead.
Ethan destroys the letter by ripping it up.
Ethan decides to run away with Mattie.
Ethan decides that he must stay w/Zeena.
2
Works the hardest around the home
Ethan
Mattie
Mr. Powell
Zeena
3
The author uses these genres
all are true
Gothicism
Realism
Transcendentalism
4
Why does Zeena go to Bettsbridge?
To find a new house keeper.
To ask her Aunt for a loan.
To see a new doctor.
To visit her Aunt
5
The cat symbolizes
a witch
Mattie
Ethan
Zeena
6
What color is Mattie associated with?
Purple
Blus
Red
Yellow
7
When does Ethan stand up to Zeena? He states that...
he wants Mattie to stay.
he will drive her to the train station.
he wants to leave her.
he will drive Mattie to the train station.
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Described as being spontaneous, vivacious and young.
Ruth
Mattie
Aunt Martha
Zeena
9
What does Mattie suggest to Ethan after they go down the hill?
to slow down
to aim directly for the elm tree.
to go faster
to not hit the elm tree.
10
Ethan throws Zeena's pillow because
He is angry and wants to leave Zeena.
He is mad at Mattie.
He is angry at the cat.
He is angry with doctor's bill.
11
What literary devices does the author use?
Similes and Metaphors
Foreshadowing
Imagery and Personification
Irony and Flashback
12
The Red Pickle Dish represents
Zeena and her cat
the Frome's marriage
Ethan and Mattie
Mattie and Zeena
13
Who wanted to move to a bigger city?
Mattie
Zeena
Denis
Ethan
14
How is the ending ironic?
Mattie has to care for Ethan.
No answer is correct
Zeena has to care for Mattie.
Ethan has to care for Mattie.
15
Ethan is full of hubris, and cannot ask Mr. Hale for money. Hubris means
remorse
pride
spite
greed
16
The novel, Ethan Frome is a
comedy
drama
realistic story
frame story
17
Why does Mattie come to live with the Fromes?
She was in love with Ethan.
She wanted a change of scenery.
She wanted to help take care of her cousin.
Her parents are deceased and this left her poor.
18
What happens to Ethan after he hits the elm?
Mattie is injured and he is paralyzed.
He and Mattie both die.
He is injured and Mattie is paralyzed.
He and Mattie are okay.
19
Why did Ethan marry Zeena?
He was in love with her.
She had a lot of money.
He was lonely.
He felt sorry for her.
20
Is associated with Spring and Summer
Zeena
Mattie
Ethan
Denis
21
Described as having crimped hair, cold and ill.
Mattie
Ruth
Aunt Martha
Zeena
22
Why did Zeena want Mattie to leave?
Mattie was a terrible house keeper.
Mattie was forgetful.
Mattie took time away from her and Ethan.
All of the answers.
23
The setting takes place where?
Bettsbridge, Massachusetts
Starkfield, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
24
Edith Wharton is?
Zeena's best friend.
a neighbor
Zeena's Aunt
the author
25
Ethan hears a twittering sound, it is what?
a squirrel
a mouse
Ethan's horse
Mattie
26
Is associated with Winter
Ethan
Denis
Mattie
Zeena
27
Described as being warm, friendly and beautiful
Ruth
Aunt Martha
Zeena
Mattie
28
"We never got away-how should you?" This is an example of
Transcendentalism
Gothicism
Realism
29
Described as being strong, handsome, and one who has suffered the most.
Denis Eady
Ethan
Mr. Hale
Mr. Powell
30
Zeena fires Mattie and feels
regretful about her decision
Happy about her decision
saddened by her decision
31
What did Ethan dislike about Zeena?
She complained a lot.
She found fault with everything.
She often gave him the silent treatment.
All of the above.
32
Ethan wanted to pursue this as a career
Engineer
Lumber Jack
Architect
Farmer
33
What was wrong with the Frome's marriage?
Lack of communication.
Lack of respect.
All of the answers
Lack of affection.
34
Described as a character who had suffered the most
Zeena
Mattie
Ethan
Denis
35
Hubris is another word for
meanness
pride
poverty
remorse
36
Described as having a having a "flat whine" and angular face.
Mattie
Ethan
Zeena
Harmon
37
What does Ethan do to get out of taking Zeena to the train station?
He tells her he is not feeling well.
He tells her a lie.
He is busy with work.
38
The color red symbolizes this in the story
Passion, love and violence
Passion and violence
Love, passion and trust
passion, love, sin
39
What was wrong with Zeena?
Zeena had cancer.
Zeena was bedridden.
Zeena was often ill.
Zeena had a heart condition.
40
Who broke the pickle dish?
Ethan
Zeena
Mattie
Cat
41
Yellow symbolizes
Zeena
greed
sickness
Youth
42
Why did Ethan like Mattie?
She was beautiful.
All of the above.
She listened to him.
She could relate to Ethan.
43
Why does Zeena get angry with Mattie?
Mattie kissed Ethan.
Mattie is forgetful.
Mattie burned her dinner.
Mattie used her precious, pickle dish.
44
What literary device is used when the elm tree is described as being dangerous?
Metaphoric
Foreshadowing
Personification
Flashback
45
Ethan Frome takes place in
1910
1920
1886
1905
