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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has business increased at the coffeehouse over the past week?
(a) People are stocking up in case they have to stay home for several days.
(b) People are doing more of their business inland, away from the river, due to fear of disease.
(c) People want to eat out instead of eating at home for safety.
(d) People are celebrating.

2. How does Mattie reacting to leaving?
(a) She does not care one way or another.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is scared.
(d) She is upset and does not want to be away from her mother.

3. What does Mattie suggest doing tomorrow?
(a) Finding a doctor.
(b) Finding more food.
(c) Walking towards the country.
(d) Moving their camp tomorrow to the willow tree.

4. Where do Mattie and her grandfather go?
(a) To the market.
(b) To the hospital.
(c) To the newspaper office.
(d) To the country.

5. What does Mattie find for them to eat?
(a) Raspberries.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Apples.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Eliza go home at night?

2. What type of meeting is Eliza attending?

3. How many people have died in the city within the first week of the fever?

4. Who is leaving with Mattie?

5. Why does Mattie think that the bugs are bothering them at the beginning of Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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