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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Grandfather think that he is a fool?
(a) For bringing King George along.
(b) For trusting the farmer.
(c) For not paying more attention to the fever and not listening to Mattie's mother..
(d) For bringing Mattie to the country.

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

3. What is Bush Hill?
(a) A school.
(b) A prison.
(c) A mansion that has been turned into a hospital.
(d) A base camp for the army.

4. Why does Mattie's mother make such a fuss over the invitation?
(a) Because she does not want to go.
(b) Because she wants to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie.
(c) Because she is afraid of catching the fever.
(d) Because Edward Ogilvie is a potential husband for Mattie.

5. Why does Mattie not tell her Grandfather about her fishing experience?
(a) She does not want to make him feel more hunger by thinking of fish.
(b) She does not want to admit defeat.
(c) She does not want to share the fish she caught.
(d) Because she does not want to share her secret way of catching fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?

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

3. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?

4. What does Mattie go to find once Grandfather has fallen asleep?

5. What does Mattie do to keep herself from crying?

(see the answer key)

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