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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?
(a) She does not want to go.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She does not want to go.
(d) She is afraid of catching the fever.

3. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?
(a) The Society to Cure the Fever.
(b) A church meeting.
(c) The Free African Society.
(d) The Culinary Society.

4. When thinking about her grandfather, her mother and Eliza, Mattie decides that who has the most strong-headed opinions?
(a) Mrs. Cook.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) They are an even match.

5. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?
(a) To the market.
(b) To the country.
(c) To the newspaper office.
(d) To the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Polly die?

2. How would you characterize Matilda's reaction to Polly's death?

3. How does this new person help Mrs. Cook?

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

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

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