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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mattie Leaving?
(a) Dr. Kerr says that it is the only way to keep her safe.
(b) She wants to be the Ogilvie family.
(c) She decides that it is the only way she will be safe.
(d) She wants to be with Nathaniel Benson.

2. Why does Mattie's mother make such a fuss over the invitation?
(a) Because she does not want to go.
(b) Because she wants to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie.
(c) Because Edward Ogilvie is a potential husband for Mattie.
(d) Because she is afraid of catching the fever.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?

3. How does Mattie reacting to leaving?

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

5. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?

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