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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How regularly did Mattie bathe before the fever?
(a) Daily.
(b) Every other day.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Monthly.

3. What woke up Mattie?
(a) Grandfather's snoring.
(b) The wagon stopping.
(c) The farmer yelling.
(d) The baby crying.

4. When Mattie leaves her bed for the first time alone where does she go?
(a) To find her Grandfather.
(b) To get something to eat.
(c) To the bathroom.
(d) To find Nathaniel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When thinking about her grandfather, her mother and Eliza, Mattie decides that who has the most strong-headed opinions?

2. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?

3. Who is dropped off in front of the coffeehouse at the end of the chapter?

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

5. What is Grandfather's contribution to dinner?

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