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Ethan Frome
Edith Wharton
Study Guide
Full Text
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Introduction
Chapter i
Chapter ii
Chapter iii
Chapter iv
Chapters v–vi
Chapter vii
Chapter viii
Chapter ix
Conclusion
Characters
Character List
Ethan Frome
Zenobia (Zeena) Frome
Mattie Silver
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Introduction
Chapter i
Chapter ii
Chapter iii
Chapter iv
Chapters v-vi
Chapter vii
Chapter viii
Chapter ix
Conclusion
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Chapter ii Quiz
Further Study
Chapter ii Quiz
1
of 5
What does Ethan do when he sees Mattie come out from the dance?
Avoids contact
Greets her warmly
Starts crying
Shouts at her
2
of 5
What does Ethan offer to drive Mattie home in?
A car
A carriage
A boat
A cutter
3
of 5
What does Ethan see as he listens to the bells of the cutter?
The sunrise
Mattie and Denis walking
Mattie's shadow walking alone
Zeena walking towards him
4
of 5
What type of trees are growing where Ethan catches up to Mattie?
Maple
Spruce
Apple
Peach
5
of 5
At the back door of the Frome house, what does Ethan search for?
His dog
Zeena
A light
A key
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