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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people does Mr.Brown tell Mattie have died?
(a) One thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Three thousand.
(d) Five hundred.

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

3. Where does Mattie fall asleep?
(a) In the garden.
(b) On the floor.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) On the mattress with the children.

4. Why does Eliza tell Mattie that she should eat slowly?
(a) So that Mattie will not get sick again.
(b) So that she will not enough so much.
(c) Because there is not enough food.
(d) Because Eliza wants to make sure she get some.

5. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People are doing more of their business inland, away from the river, due to fear of disease.
(b) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(c) People are celebrating.
(d) People want to eat out instead of eating at home for safety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mattie Leaving?

2. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?

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

4. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?

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

(see the answer key)

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