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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would you characterize Matilda's reaction to Polly's death?
(a) Relief.
(b) Shock.
(c) Hysteria.
(d) Uncaring.

2. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?
(a) He was the captain of a ship.
(b) He was a chef.
(c) He was a carpenter.
(d) He was an army captain.

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

4. What happened to Matilda's father?
(a) He and Matilda's mother are divorced.
(b) He was killed in the war.
(c) He lives in Europe.
(d) He fell from a ladder and died.

5. Why Eliza so important to the Coffeehouse?
(a) Matilda's mother cannot cook and Eliza is an excellent cook.
(b) She brews the best coffee.
(c) She takes care of all of the paper work.
(d) She handles all of the advertising.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mattie feel about the invitation?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 6 what does Mattie vow never to complain about again?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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