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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mattie think that the bugs are bothering them at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Because of the horse.
(b) Because of the fever.
(c) Because the baby needs a clean diaper.
(d) Because of the food Eliza packed.

2. What does Mattie decide she needs at the beginning of Chapter 18?
(a) To open the coffee house.
(b) A bath.
(c) Medical attention.
(d) Eliza.

3. What is Grandfather's contribution to dinner?
(a) Hot tea.
(b) A salad.
(c) Bread.
(d) Coffee.

4. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People are celebrating.
(b) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(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.

5. What does Mattie compare the clerk to?
(a) A lion.
(b) A clown.
(c) A snake.
(d) A toad.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?

3. Why does Mrs. Epler, the egg vendor, say that people are dying?

4. Why does the farmer throw Mattie and Grandfather off of the wagon?

5. Why did Eliza want Mattie to cut her some asparagus grass?

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