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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Epler, the egg vendor, say that people are dying?
(a) Because they are weak.
(b) Because they are dirty.
(c) Because they are sinners who do not attend church.
(d) Because they have bad luck.

2. How does this new person help Mrs. Cook?
(a) He gives her a shot.
(b) He prescribes antibiotics.
(c) He cuts her and lets her bleed.
(d) He says that there is nothing he can do to help.

3. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?
(a) She tells her that she is mean.
(b) She tells her she is horrid.
(c) She tells her that she is ugly.
(d) She tells her she hates her.

4. When Mattie's mother begins to worry about Mattie falling ill she suggests sending her where?
(a) To Europe.
(b) To the mountains.
(c) To a friend's farm.
(d) Nowhere.

5. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?
(a) To see her friend Nathaniel Benson.
(b) To the river for a swim.
(c) The market for supplies for the coffeehouse.
(d) The blacksmith's to talk to Matthew.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?

2. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?

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

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

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