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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 how would you characterize Matilda's relationship with her mother?
(a) Matilda and her mother are friends.
(b) Matilda feels like a servant.
(c) Matilda and her mother are more like sisters than mother and daughter.
(d) Matilda and her mother do not have a relationship.

3. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
(a) Because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.
(b) Because she wants Matilda to get back to work.
(c) Because she dislikes Polly's family.
(d) Because she wants to sell the food.

4. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?
(a) She tells her she is horrid.
(b) She tells her that she is mean.
(c) She tells her she hates her.
(d) She tells her that she is ugly.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why Eliza so important to the Coffeehouse?

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

3. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?

4. Why has Mrs. Ogilvie been lonely?

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

(see the answer key)

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