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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?
(a) 64
(b) 88
(c) 10
(d) 55

2. Why does Grandfather not wake up?
(a) Because he is sick.
(b) Because he has died.
(c) Because he was in such a deep sleep.
(d) He does wake up.

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

4. What does Mattie compare the clerk to?
(a) A toad.
(b) A clown.
(c) A snake.
(d) A lion.

5. What does Mattie find for them to eat?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Apples.
(d) Raspberries.

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

7. How would you characterize Matilda's reaction to Polly's death?
(a) Uncaring.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Relief.
(d) Shock.

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

9. Where are the Ogilvie sons?
(a) In the country.
(b) At war.
(c) Away at school.
(d) At a meeting with the mayor.

10. What does Mrs. Bowles suggest to Mattie?
(a) That she reopens the coffee house.
(b) That she goes back to school.
(c) That she works at the orphan house.
(d) That she goes back to Bush Hill.

11. What language are the Ogilvie children studying?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Latin.
(d) Spanish.

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

13. How does Mattie reacting to leaving?
(a) She is upset and does not want to be away from her mother.
(b) She does not care one way or another.
(c) She is scared.
(d) She is excited.

14. How long have Mattie and Grandfather gone?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 7 days.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When are patients discharged?

3. After reading Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 how would you characterize Matilda's relationship with her mother?

4. In what city does Chapter 1 take place?

5. When Mattie's mother inquires about Colette's health what response does she get?

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