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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What woke up Mattie?
(a) The wagon stopping.
(b) The farmer yelling.
(c) The baby crying.
(d) Grandfather's snoring.

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

3. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People want to eat out instead of eating at home for safety.
(b) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(c) People are doing more of their business inland, away from the river, due to fear of disease.
(d) People are celebrating.

4. Who is Dr. Rowley?
(a) The doctor who helped Colette.
(b) A well respected doctor in town.
(c) A doctor that has been called in to look at Mrs. Cook.
(d) A doctor working with the mayor to stop the spread of the fever.

5. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?
(a) The Free African Society.
(b) The Culinary Society.
(c) The Society to Cure the Fever.
(d) A church meeting.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Mattie suggest doing tomorrow?

4. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?

5. Where are the Ogilvie sons?

(see the answer key)

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