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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Polly?
(a) Matilda's sister.
(b) Matilda's best friend.
(c) A slave.
(d) The serving girl.

2. Who does Mattie run into while she is out of the house?
(a) A friend of her mother's.
(b) Nathaniel Benson.
(c) Polly's mother.
(d) Her former teacher.

3. Why does Mattie handle the bills and the exchange of money?
(a) Because her mother thought that it would be a good way for Mattie to learn mathematical skills.
(b) Because her mother is too tired.
(c) Because Mattie enjoys it.
(d) Because her mother is unable to do the math.

4. What woke up Mattie?
(a) Grandfather's snoring.
(b) The farmer yelling.
(c) The wagon stopping.
(d) The baby crying.

5. Why must Eliza go home at night?
(a) Her brother's family is expecting her.
(b) She wants to go home.
(c) She is afraid of becoming ill.
(d) She is too tired to help Mrs. Cook and Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do Grandfather and Eliza bring to help the next morning?

3. Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with them what was his profession?

4. What does Mattie find for them to eat?

5. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?

(see the answer key)

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