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Ethan Frome
Edith Wharton
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Study Guide
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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 Quotes 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
Teacher's Handbook
Further Study
Chapter viii Quiz
Further Study
Chapter viii Quiz
1
of 5
When Ethan returns to the empty kitchen he finds his tobacco pouch and pipe next to what other thing?
A note from Zeena
A note from Mattie
A note from Jotham
The pickle plate
2
of 5
What does Ethan throw in his study?
A lamp
A picture of Zeena
Zeena's cushion
His books
3
of 5
Where does Ethan encounter Jotham, after he wakes from sleeping on the sofa?
The cow barn
The road
The kitchen
The town
4
of 5
The prospect of getting ___ cheers Ethan up.
Lumber from Andrew Hale
Gossip from Denis
Money from Andrew Hale
Money from Zeena
5
of 5
What encourages Ethan in his errand?
Andrew Hale's compassionate words
Mrs. Hale's compassionate words
Zeena's compassionate words
Jotham's compassionate words
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