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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the farmer throw Mattie and Grandfather off of the wagon?
(a) Because the horse cannot pull all of them.
(b) Because Grandfather has fallen ill.
(c) Because Mattie has been rude.
(d) Because Mattie has fallen ill.

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

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

4. Who do Grandfather and Eliza bring to help the next morning?
(a) Mr. Carris
(b) Dr. Kerr.
(c) Dr. Rowley.
(d) The mayor.

5. Matilda and her mother live above what type of business?
(a) A General Store.
(b) A Shoemaker.
(c) A Coffeehouse.
(d) A Blacksmith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie ask Mr. Brown to do?

2. Where are the Ogilvie sons?

3. What do Grandfather and Mattie find when they look upstairs?

4. Who is Polly?

5. Who is Nell?

(see the answer key)

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