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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
(a) Because she dislikes Polly's family.
(b) Because she wants to sell the food.
(c) Because she wants Matilda to get back to work.
(d) Because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?
(a) Rainy days.
(b) Cold days.
(c) Working hard.
(d) Hot days.

3. When Mattie's mother begins to worry about Mattie falling ill she suggests sending her where?
(a) To the mountains.
(b) To a friend's farm.
(c) To Europe.
(d) Nowhere.

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

5. Under which famous political figure did Mattie's grandfather serve?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) George Bush.

Short Answer Questions

1. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?

2. Who is King George?

3. After reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 how would you characterize Matilda's relationship with her mother?

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

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

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