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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Polly die?
(a) She drowned.
(b) She was struck by a sudden fever.
(c) She has been sick for a long time.
(d) She was run down by a horse.

2. Why does Mattie's mother make such a fuss over the invitation?
(a) Because she does not want to go.
(b) Because she wants to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie.
(c) Because Edward Ogilvie is a potential husband for Mattie.
(d) Because she is afraid of catching the fever.

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

4. When Mattie's mother inquires about Colette's health what response does she get?
(a) Colette's health is improving.
(b) Colette's health is worsening.
(c) She does not get a response.
(d) Colette's health has not changed.

5. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?
(a) A church meeting.
(b) The Free African Society.
(c) The Society to Cure the Fever.
(d) The Culinary Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mattie have to rewash the tablecloths?

2. What language are the Ogilvie children studying?

3. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?

4. Now that Polly has died who is responsible for her chores?

5. Why has Mrs. Ogilvie been lonely?

(see the answer key)

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