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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is King George?
(a) A cat.
(b) A parrot.
(c) A dog.
(d) The king of England.

2. Why does Grandfather think that he is a fool?
(a) For bringing Mattie to the country.
(b) For trusting the farmer.
(c) For not paying more attention to the fever and not listening to Mattie's mother..
(d) For bringing King George along.

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

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

5. How often does Mattie's mother need to be bathed?
(a) Every four hours.
(b) Every eight hours.
(c) Every two hours.
(d) Every six hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?

2. What is wrong with Mattie?

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

4. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?

5. What doe Mattie use to make a pillow fro Grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Mattie and her mother argue about at the end of Chapter 3?

2. Describe Grandfather as he leaves on the wagon.

3. What do Mattie and Grandfather learn at the newspaper office?

4. What three things does a soldier need to fight?

5. Where does the doctor suggest that the women and children should go?

6. How would you characterize Mattie's feelings toward Nathaniel Benson after reading Chapter 5?

7. What do some people in the coffeehouse suggest is causing the sickness?

8. How many people have been predicted to die?

9. Has Mattie's mother always been "a tired and bitter captain"?

10. Why does Mattie distrust Dr. Rowley?

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