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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?
(a) Working hard.
(b) Rainy days.
(c) Hot days.
(d) Cold days.

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

3. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?
(a) 55
(b) 10
(c) 88
(d) 64

4. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?
(a) Polly's mother.
(b) Her former teacher.
(c) A friend of her mother's.
(d) Nathaniel Benson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?

4. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?

5. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?

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