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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?
(a) Polly.
(b) Eliza.
(c) Himself.
(d) Her mother, Mrs. Cook.

3. What does Mattie find in the garden that makes her dance?
(a) Squash.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Beans.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie do for clean clothes?

2. What does Mattie decide she needs at the beginning of Chapter 18?

3. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?

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

5. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?

(see the answer key)

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