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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?
(a) To the river for a swim.
(b) The market for supplies for the coffeehouse.
(c) The blacksmith's to talk to Matthew.
(d) To see her friend Nathaniel Benson.

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

4. In what city does Chapter 1 take place?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York City.
(d) Washington D.C.

5. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?
(a) She tells her that she is ugly.
(b) She tells her she is horrid.
(c) She tells her she hates her.
(d) She tells her that she is mean.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?

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

4. Who is King George?

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

(see the answer key)

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