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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When thinking about her grandfather, her mother and Eliza, Mattie decides that who has the most strong-headed opinions?
(a) Mrs. Cook.
(b) Eliza.
(c) They are an even match.
(d) Grandfather.

2. What does Matilda believe has made her mother so bitter?
(a) Having to work hard.
(b) She has always been bitter.
(c) Polly's death.
(d) The death of her father.

3. What does Mattie do to keep herself from crying?
(a) She does not stop herself.
(b) She bites the inside of her cheek.
(c) She counts to ten.
(d) She takes deep breathes.

4. What does Grandfather suggest that Nathaniel Benson did at the market?
(a) Acted inappropriately.
(b) Knocked over a stand spilling produce.
(c) Bought some meat below fourth street.
(d) Stole some eggs.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eliza become angry at the apothecary?

2. Why did Eliza want Mattie to cut her some asparagus grass?

3. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?

4. When Mattie leaves her bed for the first time alone where does she go?

5. When is Mattie's favorite time to take a walk with Nathaniel?

(see the answer key)

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