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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How would you characterize Matilda's reaction to Polly's death?
(a) Relief.
(b) Uncaring.
(c) Hysteria.
(d) Shock.

3. Who will stay with Mrs. Cook?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Dr. Kerr.
(c) Eliza.
(d) A nurse will be hired.

4. What does Grandfather suggest that Nathaniel Benson did at the market?
(a) Bought some meat below fourth street.
(b) Stole some eggs.
(c) Acted inappropriately.
(d) Knocked over a stand spilling produce.

5. Who do Grandfather and Eliza bring to help the next morning?
(a) Mr. Carris
(b) The mayor.
(c) Dr. Kerr.
(d) Dr. Rowley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?

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

3. Why does Mattie have to rewash the tablecloths?

4. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?

5. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?

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