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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?
(a) Working hard.
(b) Hot days.
(c) Cold days.
(d) Rainy days.

4. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To the country.
(c) To the newspaper office.
(d) To the market.

5. Who will stay with Mrs. Cook?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) A nurse will be hired.
(d) Dr. Kerr.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Polly die?

2. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?

3. What do Matilda and her mother argue about in this chapter?

4. Why is Mattie Leaving?

5. Who is leaving with Mattie?

(see the answer key)

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