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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mattie Leaving?
(a) She decides that it is the only way she will be safe.
(b) She wants to be with Nathaniel Benson.
(c) She wants to be the Ogilvie family.
(d) Dr. Kerr says that it is the only way to keep her safe.

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

3. How does Mattie escape the drunken soldier?
(a) A policeman arrests him.
(b) Nell bites him.
(c) Another soldier helps her.
(d) She uses the sword.

4. 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.

5. What does Mattie get from the coffeehouse for Grandfather's burial?
(a) The strongbox.
(b) His sword.
(c) The portrait of Grandmother.
(d) His clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Rowley?

2. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?

3. What do Grandfather and Mattie find when they look upstairs?

4. How does Mattie hurt her foot?

5. Who has come into the coffeehouse?

(see the answer key)

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