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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?
(a) He was a carpenter.
(b) He was the captain of a ship.
(c) He was an army captain.
(d) He was a chef.

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

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

4. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?
(a) She is afraid of catching the fever.
(b) She does not want to go.
(c) She does not want to go.
(d) She is excited.

5. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?
(a) The blacksmith's to talk to Matthew.
(b) The market for supplies for the coffeehouse.
(c) To the river for a swim.
(d) To see her friend Nathaniel Benson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Polly die?

3. What language are the Ogilvie children studying?

4. Who is Polly?

5. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?

(see the answer key)

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