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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Matilda and her mother argue about in this chapter?
(a) Matilda does not want to work and her mother is making her.
(b) Matilda wants to go to the funeral and her mother does not want her to go.
(c) Matilda wants to go away to school and her mother does not want her to go.
(d) Matilda wants a new dress and her mother says no.

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

3. Who is dropped off in front of the coffeehouse at the end of the chapter?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Nathaniel Benson.
(c) Mattie.
(d) Mrs. Cook.

4. Why did Eliza want Mattie to cut her some asparagus grass?
(a) To help kill germs.
(b) To add to the soup she was making.
(c) To keep the flies away from her.
(d) To eat for a snack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Matilda's father?

2. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?

3. Why has Mrs. Ogilvie been lonely?

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

5. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?

(see the answer key)

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