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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 she is afraid of catching the fever.
(d) Because Edward Ogilvie is a potential husband for Mattie.

2. What do the men in the coffeehouse say that they need to find for Mattie?
(a) Some more friends.
(b) A new job.
(c) Some new clothes.
(d) A husband.

3. Why Eliza so important to the Coffeehouse?
(a) She brews the best coffee.
(b) She takes care of all of the paper work.
(c) She handles all of the advertising.
(d) Matilda's mother cannot cook and Eliza is an excellent cook.

4. How did Polly die?
(a) She was run down by a horse.
(b) She has been sick for a long time.
(c) She was struck by a sudden fever.
(d) She drowned.

5. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?
(a) To a party at the Oglivies' home.
(b) To have tea at the Ogilvies' home.
(c) To Polly's funeral.
(d) To a meeting for business owners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Matilda and her mother live above what type of business?

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

3. What do Matilda and her mother argue about in this chapter?

4. How would you characterize Matilda's reaction to Polly's death?

5. Who is Polly?

(see the answer key)

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