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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?
(a) Himself.
(b) Her mother, Mrs. Cook.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Polly.

2. Why does Joseph not come to the coffeehouse?
(a) He is coming the next day.
(b) Because he does not agree with taking them to the coffee house.
(c) Because he cannot bare it.
(d) Because he is still ill.

3. When are patients discharged?
(a) When they are not coughing any longer.
(b) When they have not had a fever for 24 hours.
(c) When they are strong enough to walk on their own.
(d) When they are unable to pay.

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

5. What does Mattie find in the garden that makes her dance?
(a) Beans.
(b) Squash.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grandfather's contribution to dinner?

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

3. Why does Grandfather not wake up?

4. How many people does Mr.Brown tell Mattie have died?

5. What woke up Mattie?

(see the answer key)

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