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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people does Mr.Brown tell Mattie have died?
(a) One thousand.
(b) Three thousand.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Five hundred.

2. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?
(a) Polly.
(b) Himself.
(c) Her mother, Mrs. Cook.
(d) Eliza.

3. When Mattie's mother inquires about Colette's health what response does she get?
(a) Colette's health has not changed.
(b) Colette's health is worsening.
(c) Colette's health is improving.
(d) She does not get a response.

4. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
(a) Because she wants Matilda to get back to work.
(b) Because she dislikes Polly's family.
(c) Because she wants to sell the food.
(d) Because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.

5. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(b) People are celebrating.
(c) People want to eat out instead of eating at home for safety.
(d) People are doing more of their business inland, away from the river, due to fear of disease.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes back to town because of the frost?

2. Why does Mattie think that the bugs are bothering them at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. What wakes Mattie up at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?

5. What does Mattie compare the clerk to?

(see the answer key)

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