1.
Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
Correct Answer
D. Because she is afraid Mattie will become ill.
Explanation
Matilda's mother does not allow her to take Polly's family food because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.
2.
How do the Ogilvie daughters treat Mattie?
Correct Answer
C. They are mean to her.
Explanation
The correct answer is "They are mean to her." This can be inferred from the statement that the Ogilvie daughters treat Mattie poorly by refusing to enter the same room as her.
3.
Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with her and her mother, what was his profession (job)?
Correct Answer
A. He was an army captain.
Explanation
The correct answer is "He was an army captain." This can be inferred from the information given in the question that Mattie's grandfather came to live with her and her mother. The profession of being an army captain suggests that he had a military background and served as a captain in the army.
4.
What language are the Ogilvie girls studying?
Correct Answer
C. French
Explanation
The Ogilvie girls are studying French.
5.
Why does Eliza leave the coffeeshop every night instead of just staying there?
Correct Answer
B. Her brother's family is expecting her.
Explanation
Eliza leaves the coffeeshop every night because her brother's family is expecting her. This implies that Eliza has a responsibility or commitment towards her brother's family, which is why she chooses to leave instead of staying at the coffeeshop. It is likely that Eliza has some duties or tasks to fulfill at her brother's home, making it necessary for her to leave the coffeeshop and go to her brother's family.
6.
Why did the robbers want to catch Mattie?
Correct Answer
A. They thought she would show them where money was hidden.
Explanation
The robbers wanted to catch Mattie because they believed that she would be able to lead them to the hidden money. This suggests that they were motivated by greed and were willing to harm or capture Mattie in order to obtain the money.
7.
Why does the driver throw Grandfather and Mattie off the wagon?
Correct Answer
D. Grandfather has fallen ill.
Explanation
The driver throws Grandfather and Mattie off the wagon because Grandfather has fallen ill.
8.
What is the response of the customers in the coffeehouse when Mattie and her mother enter at the end of the book?
Correct Answer
B. They fall silent.
Explanation
At the end of the book, when Mattie and her mother enter the coffeehouse, the customers fall silent. This suggests that something significant or unexpected has happened, causing the customers to stop talking or making noise. The silence could indicate surprise, shock, or a sense of anticipation as they await the outcome of whatever event has occurred.
9.
True or False: George Washington said Grandfather's only flaw was being too nice.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It was being too stubborn.
10.
True or False: Upon returning to the coffeehouse, Mattie puts on her mother's clothes.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
She doesn't fit into hers anymore.
11.
True or False: The dead are being buried in individual graves.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
They are being buried in mass graves.
12.
Dr. Rush asked the Free African Society to
Correct Answer
take care of fever victims, bury dead bodies, bring food to the sick, care for the sick, help the sick, help fever victims
Explanation
Dr. Rush asked the Free African Society to assist in various tasks related to the fever outbreak. This included taking care of the fever victims, burying the dead bodies, bringing food to the sick individuals, providing care for the sick, and helping both the sick and the fever victims.
13.
Why were daisies falling from the sky?
Correct Answer
Nathaniel Benson threw them, Nathaniel threw them, Nathaniel threw them at Mattie, because Nathaniel threw them
14.
This is what Mattie grabs to bury with Grandfather.
Correct Answer
a picture of Grandmother, a portrait of her grandmother, her grandmother's picture, her grandmother's portrait
Explanation
The correct answer is a picture of Grandmother, a portrait of her grandmother, her grandmother's picture, her grandmother's portrait. This answer suggests that Mattie grabs either a picture or a portrait of her grandmother, indicating that the item she is burying with her grandfather is a visual representation of her grandmother.
15.
What clever business trick has Mattie developed to sell more food?
Correct Answer
give free samples to customers, give free samples, free samples
Explanation
Mattie has developed the clever business trick of giving free samples to customers in order to sell more food. By offering customers a taste of the food for free, it entices them to try it and potentially develop a liking for it. This strategy can increase the chances of customers purchasing the food, as they have already had a positive experience with it. By providing free samples, Mattie is able to create a sense of familiarity and trust with customers, ultimately leading to more sales.
16.
What is the setting of the story (time and place)?
Correct Answer
1793 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia 1793, 1793 Philadelphia
Explanation
The setting of the story is in Philadelphia in the year 1793. This is indicated by the repeated mention of the year 1793 and the location being Philadelphia.
17.
At the beginning of the story in chapters 5 and 6, what does each ringing of the bell represent?
Correct Answer
C. The age of the person that died
Explanation
In the beginning of the story, each ringing of the bell represents the age of the person that died. This can be inferred from the context of the question, as the options provided do not mention anything about time for church or God watching. Additionally, the fact that the bell rings once for each year of the person's age further supports this explanation.