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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Polly has died who is responsible for her chores?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Mattie.
(c) A new serving girl has been hired.
(d) Mattie's mother.

2. Who does Grandfather compare Mattie to?
(a) Her mother, Mrs. Cook.
(b) Polly.
(c) Himself.
(d) Eliza.

3. Where is Mattie allowed to go when she leaves the house?
(a) To the river for a swim.
(b) The blacksmith's to talk to Matthew.
(c) To see her friend Nathaniel Benson.
(d) The market for supplies for the coffeehouse.

4. Why has Mrs. Ogilvie been lonely?
(a) All of her friends have moved away.
(b) All of her friends are angry with her.
(c) She has never had any friends.
(d) All of her friends have gone to the country because of the fever.

5. Where do Mattie and her mother get invited to go?
(a) To a party at the Oglivies' home.
(b) To a meeting for business owners.
(c) To Polly's funeral.
(d) To have tea at the Ogilvies' home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Grandfather suggest that Nathaniel Benson did at the market?

3. How often does Mattie's mother need to be bathed?

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

5. Who is leaving with Mattie?

(see the answer key)

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