Ethan Frome

Ethan got married to Zeena because

• his mother asked him to marry her

• at the beginning he loved her

• he was afraid of loneliness and was thankful for her help

• she was also ill and needed his help

Mattie got into the Frome's home because

• she was an orphan and had nowhere to go

• she had other family but Ethan welcomed her

• her parents ordered her to go there

• she wanted to study and work in Starkfield

Which character's name refers to a war hero and the idea of home?

• Harmon Gow

• Ethan Frome

• Zeenobia

• Denis Eady

Why is the town's name of Starkfield appropriate?

• Stark means harsh and severe

• The town has a large bird population

• It was founded by Tony Stark

• Stark is another word for farming

What metaphor is used to describe winter in Starkfield?

• War

• Graves

• Handicap

• Barren land

What object is a symbol of Ethan's entrapment?

• the missing "L"

• the graveyard

• the post office

• the saw mill

Who does Zeena think that Mattie loves?

• Ethan

• Harmon Gow

• Denis Eady

• Ned Hale

What does Ethan think may have happened when he arrive home?

• tramps have broken in

• the fire is out

• Zeena left

• the horse escaped

What symbolizes the state of the Frome marriage and home?

• withered cucumber vine

• the house

• torn blanket

• graveyard

What words describe Zeena's physical appearance?

• warm and welcoming

• harsh and sullen

• young and energetic

• shy and sweet