Ethan Frome Questions and Answers

Question 1

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Ethan Frome, What is the purpose of the Introduction.

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Asked by Caroline H #726442

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Question 2

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The narrator describes Ethan as "the most striking figure in Starkfield" (Wharton). Bullet point the physical characteristics about Ethan which prompt this judgement

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Question 3

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Ethan Frome questions

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Question 4

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What plan does Zeena have when she returns? How does Ethan react at first? What do you think is Zeena's true motive for dismissing Mattie?

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Question 5

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Chapters 6-8

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Asked by Demitiri H #651693

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Question 6

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What is the first obstacle that makes it hard for Ethan to get into town to buy glue for the broken pickle dish?

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Asked by Charles M #651465

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Question 7

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How did Ethan feel the morning after spending the evening with Mattie and what contributed to that feeling? Do you think the feeling will last? Why?

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Asked by Demitiri H #651693

Last updated by Aslan on 5/12/2017 4:50 AM

Question 8

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what general understanding does ethan have of the term complication that zeena uses to describe her medical condition ?

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Asked by Charles M #651465

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Question 9

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How does Ethan eventually manage to get the glue?

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Question 10

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what sign has Ethan picked up that Zeena is less than pleased with Mattie?

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Question 11

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Question 12

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How does Mattie learn she is being sent away?

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Asked by Adrianasofia S #642651

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Question 13

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What reason does Zeena give for locking Ethan and Mattie out?

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Asked by Adrianasofia S #642651

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Question 14

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How does Ethan feel about escorting Mattie?

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Asked by Adrianasofia S #642651

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Question 15

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Why do you think Edith Wharton includes this and other references to the graves of Ethan's ancestors ?

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Question 16

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How will Zeena treat Mattie the next morning?

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Question 17

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True or False: Ethan is highly about Leena's departure. explain?

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Question 18

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How does Ethan break his usual silence?

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Question 19

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Question 20

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For what purpose do Ethan and Mattie discuss Zeena on th

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Asked by Bobby D #627983

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Question 21

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Examine the evidence thus far that indicates Zeena has health issues, and that she has ulterior motives?

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Asked by Bobby D #627983

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/20/2017 9:35 PM

Question 22

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Do you think Zeena is an evil woman, or does she strike you as more sad than bad? Why do you think the pickle dish means so much to her?

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Asked by nick k #619144

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/2/2017 12:22 AM

Question 23

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Reading

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Asked by Tyyyjj Y #617629

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Question 24

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What ironic difference does Zeeba's absence make in Frome's kitchen?

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Asked by Mike K #608516

Last updated by Aslan on 2/8/2017 5:38 AM

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