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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(b) People are celebrating.
(c) People want to eat out instead of eating at home for safety.
(d) People are doing more of their business inland, away from the river, due to fear of disease.

3. Why does Mattie's mother make such a fuss over the invitation?
(a) Because she does not want to go.
(b) Because Edward Ogilvie is a potential husband for Mattie.
(c) Because she wants to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie.
(d) Because she is afraid of catching the fever.

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

5. Now that Polly has died who is responsible for her chores?
(a) A new serving girl has been hired.
(b) Mattie.
(c) Mattie's mother.
(d) Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?

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

3. In what city does Chapter 1 take place?

4. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?

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

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