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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 handle the bills and the exchange of money?
(a) Because her mother thought that it would be a good way for Mattie to learn mathematical skills.
(b) Because her mother is too tired.
(c) Because her mother is unable to do the math.
(d) Because Mattie enjoys it.

2. Who is King George?
(a) A dog.
(b) The king of England.
(c) A cat.
(d) A parrot.

3. 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 are dirty.
(c) Because they are weak.
(d) Because they have bad luck.

4. After reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 how would you characterize Matilda's relationship with her mother?
(a) Matilda and her mother are friends.
(b) Matilda feels like a servant.
(c) Matilda and her mother do not have a relationship.
(d) Matilda and her mother are more like sisters than mother and daughter.

5. What does Grandfather suggest that Nathaniel Benson did at the market?
(a) Acted inappropriately.
(b) Bought some meat below fourth street.
(c) Stole some eggs.
(d) Knocked over a stand spilling produce.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Mattie's mother begins to worry about Mattie falling ill she suggests sending her where?

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

5. Under which famous political figure did Mattie's grandfather serve?

(see the answer key)

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