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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Eliza want Mattie to cut her some asparagus grass?
(a) To add to the soup she was making.
(b) To eat for a snack.
(c) To keep the flies away from her.
(d) To help kill germs.

2. Why does Mattie think that the bugs are bothering them at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Because of the horse.
(b) Because the baby needs a clean diaper.
(c) Because of the fever.
(d) Because of the food Eliza packed.

3. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(b) People are celebrating.
(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.

4. Who is Polly?
(a) Matilda's sister.
(b) Matilda's best friend.
(c) A slave.
(d) The serving girl.

5. Under which famous political figure did Mattie's grandfather serve?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) George Bush.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mattie's mother begins to worry about Mattie falling ill she suggests sending her where?

2. What does Matilda believe has made her mother so bitter?

3. When thinking about her grandfather, her mother and Eliza, Mattie decides that who has the most strong-headed opinions?

4. What insult does Matilda say to her mother?

5. What woke up Mattie?

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