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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under which famous political figure did Mattie's grandfather serve?
(a) George Bush.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) George Washington.

2. What does Mattie worry her mother wanted more than her?
(a) A servant.
(b) Twins.
(c) Sons.
(d) Her father.

3. How did Polly die?
(a) She has been sick for a long time.
(b) She was run down by a horse.
(c) She drowned.
(d) She was struck by a sudden fever.

4. Where is Mattie moved on the tenth day?
(a) Nowhere.
(b) To a field.
(c) To the barn.
(d) To a wagon.

5. Where does Grandfather spend the night?
(a) Eliza's house.
(b) Dr. Rowley's house.
(c) Downstairs.
(d) Mr. Carris' house.

6. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?
(a) Polly's mother.
(b) Her former teacher.
(c) A friend of her mother's.
(d) Nathaniel Benson.

7. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?
(a) She does not want to go.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is afraid of catching the fever.
(d) She does not want to go.

8. What is causing Mattie's terrible dreams?
(a) Her fever.
(b) She isn't having bad dreams.
(c) Fears.
(d) Bad food.

9. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
(a) Because she dislikes Polly's family.
(b) Because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.
(c) Because she wants Matilda to get back to work.
(d) Because she wants to sell the food.

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

11. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?
(a) To Polly's funeral.
(b) To a meeting for business owners.
(c) To have tea at the Ogilvies' home.
(d) To a party at the Oglivies' home.

12. How do the Ogilvie daughters treat Mattie?
(a) They are nice to her.
(b) They befriend her.
(c) They are mean to her.
(d) They refuse to enter the same room.

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

14. How did Mattie get to Bush Hill?
(a) Her grandfather carried her.
(b) She borrowed a horse.
(c) Someone picked her up and dropped her off.
(d) She walked.

15. What does Grandfather promise Mrs. Flagg?
(a) To take her to a ball.
(b) To marry her.
(c) A house.
(d) A buy her dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Grandfather think that he is a fool?

3. What does Grandfather suggest that Nathaniel Benson did at the market?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 7 Mattie's mother pays her a compliment. What does she tell her?

5. Why is Mattie Leaving?

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