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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?
(a) To Polly's funeral.
(b) To a party at the Oglivies' home.
(c) To a meeting for business owners.
(d) To have tea at the Ogilvies' home.

5. What do Matilda and her mother argue about in this chapter?
(a) Matilda wants a new dress and her mother says no.
(b) Matilda wants to go away to school and her mother does not want her to go.
(c) Matilda wants to go to the funeral and her mother does not want her to go.
(d) Matilda does not want to work and her mother is making her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?

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

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

5. What do the men in the coffeehouse say that they need to find for Mattie?

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