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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Matilda's father?
(a) He fell from a ladder and died.
(b) He and Matilda's mother are divorced.
(c) He lives in Europe.
(d) He was killed in the war.

2. Why does Grandfather not wake up?
(a) Because he is sick.
(b) Because he was in such a deep sleep.
(c) Because he has died.
(d) He does wake up.

3. What type of lessons does Grandfather give Mattie?
(a) French lessons.
(b) Etiquette lessons.
(c) Spanish lessons.
(d) Soldiering lessons.

4. What does Mattie do to keep herself from crying?
(a) She does not stop herself.
(b) She bites the inside of her cheek.
(c) She counts to ten.
(d) She takes deep breathes.

5. Matilda and her mother live above what type of business?
(a) A Shoemaker.
(b) A Coffeehouse.
(c) A Blacksmith.
(d) A General Store.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mattie Leaving?

2. Why did Eliza want Mattie to cut her some asparagus grass?

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

4. Who is leaving with Mattie?

5. Who is Polly?

(see the answer key)

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