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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) To see her friend Nathaniel Benson.
(d) The market for supplies for the coffeehouse.

4. Why does Mrs. Epler, the egg vendor, say that people are dying?
(a) Because they have bad luck.
(b) Because they are weak.
(c) Because they are sinners who do not attend church.
(d) Because they are dirty.

5. When thinking about her grandfather, her mother and Eliza, Mattie decides that who has the most strong-headed opinions?
(a) Mrs. Cook.
(b) They are an even match.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Colette at the end of Chapter 7?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 7 Mattie's mother pays her a compliment. What does she tell her?

3. How did Polly die?

4. Why does Mattie have to rewash the tablecloths?

5. Now that Polly has died who is responsible for her chores?

(see the answer key)

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