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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the farmer throw Mattie and Grandfather off of the wagon?
(a) Because Mattie has fallen ill.
(b) Because Grandfather has fallen ill.
(c) Because Mattie has been rude.
(d) Because the horse cannot pull all of them.

2. What is the one thing that Mattie vows never to do?
(a) Become a teacher.
(b) Become a scullery maid.
(c) Become a nurse.
(d) Become a cook.

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

4. Why must Eliza go home at night?
(a) Her brother's family is expecting her.
(b) She is too tired to help Mrs. Cook and Eliza.
(c) She is afraid of becoming ill.
(d) She wants to go home.

5. What type of fruit does Mattie find on her walk back to Grandfather?
(a) Pears.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Apples.

6. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?
(a) The market for supplies for the coffeehouse.
(b) To the river for a swim.
(c) The blacksmith's to talk to Matthew.
(d) To see her friend Nathaniel Benson.

7. How does this new person help Mrs. Cook?
(a) He prescribes antibiotics.
(b) He says that there is nothing he can do to help.
(c) He cuts her and lets her bleed.
(d) He gives her a shot.

8. Who is leaving with Mattie?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Nathaniel Benson.
(d) Mrs. Cook.

9. When Mattie's mother inquires about Colette's health what response does she get?
(a) Colette's health has not changed.
(b) Colette's health is improving.
(c) She does not get a response.
(d) Colette's health is worsening.

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

11. Why does Mrs. Epler, the egg vendor, say that people are dying?
(a) Because they are weak.
(b) Because they are sinners who do not attend church.
(c) Because they are dirty.
(d) Because they have bad luck.

12. What type of lessons does Grandfather give Mattie?
(a) Spanish lessons.
(b) Soldiering lessons.
(c) Etiquette lessons.
(d) French lessons.

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

14. What happens to Colette at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) She admits to being lazy and wanting to read novels all day.
(b) She storms out angrily.
(c) She cries because she does not want to get married.
(d) She collapses with the fever.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mattie get to Bush Hill?

2. What does Mattie find for them to eat?

3. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?

4. Why does Mattie have to rewash the tablecloths?

5. Who is dropped off in front of the coffeehouse at the end of the chapter?

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