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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Colette at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) She storms out angrily.
(b) She cries because she does not want to get married.
(c) She admits to being lazy and wanting to read novels all day.
(d) She collapses with the fever.

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

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

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

5. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?
(a) 55
(b) 88
(c) 64
(d) 10

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?

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

4. Why does Mattie have to rewash the tablecloths?

5. Who is King George?

(see the answer key)

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