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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Matilda believe has made her mother so bitter?
(a) Having to work hard.
(b) She has always been bitter.
(c) The death of her father.
(d) Polly's death.

4. Why is Mattie Leaving?
(a) Dr. Kerr says that it is the only way to keep her safe.
(b) She decides that it is the only way she will be safe.
(c) She wants to be with Nathaniel Benson.
(d) She wants to be the Ogilvie family.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mattie's mother make such a fuss over the invitation?

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

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

5. Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?

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