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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why does Mattie's mother make such a fuss over the invitation?
(a) Because she is afraid of catching the fever.
(b) Because she does not want to go.
(c) Because Edward Ogilvie is a potential husband for Mattie.
(d) Because she wants to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie.
2. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?
(a) Working hard.
(b) Cold days.
(c) Hot days.
(d) Rainy days.
3. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
(a) Because she wants to sell the food.
(b) Because she dislikes Polly's family.
(c) Because she wants Matilda to get back to work.
(d) Because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.
4. What language are the Ogilvie children studying?
(a) Spanish.
(b) English.
(c) Latin.
(d) French.
5. Under which famous political figure did Mattie's grandfather serve?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) George Bush.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Matilda and her mother argue about in this chapter?
2. After reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 how would you characterize Matilda's relationship with her mother?
3. In what city does Chapter 1 take place?
4. Why does Mrs. Epler, the egg vendor, say that people are dying?
5. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?
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