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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?
(a) A friend of her mother's.
(b) Her former teacher.
(c) Nathaniel Benson.
(d) Polly's mother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?

2. Why Eliza so important to the Coffeehouse?

3. What happened to Matilda's father?

4. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?

5. What does Matilda believe has made her mother so bitter?

(see the answer key)

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