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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 have to rewash the tablecloths?
(a) Because Silas knocked them down while chasing a squirrel.
(b) She dropped them.
(c) Eliza spilled dirty ditch water on them.
(d) She needs to wash them twice because of the fever germs.

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

3. Matilda and her mother live above what type of business?
(a) A Blacksmith.
(b) A General Store.
(c) A Shoemaker.
(d) A Coffeehouse.

4. What happened to Matilda's father?
(a) He lives in Europe.
(b) He was killed in the war.
(c) He fell from a ladder and died.
(d) He and Matilda's mother are divorced.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Polly?

4. How did Polly die?

5. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?

(see the answer key)

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