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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Polly has died who is responsible for her chores?
(a) Mattie.
(b) A new serving girl has been hired.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Mattie's mother.

2. When Mattie's mother inquires about Colette's health what response does she get?
(a) She does not get a response.
(b) Colette's health is improving.
(c) Colette's health has not changed.
(d) Colette's health is worsening.

3. What doe Mattie use to make a pillow fro Grandfather?
(a) Her clothes.
(b) Pine straw.
(c) Timothy grass.
(d) Flowers.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Polly?

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

3. Who will stay with Mrs. Cook?

4. How would you characterize Matilda's reaction to Polly's death?

5. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?

(see the answer key)

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