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Fever 1793 Jeopardy Review Answer Key

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Setting
#1 Define setting where a story takes place
#2 True or False: The setting of Fever 1793 is Philadelphia. True
#3 What are three settings in Fever 1793? Philadelphia, 1793, the coffeehouse, Bush Hill
#4 True or False: In 1793, Washington D.C. was the capital of the United States. False
#5 Which of the following is NOT a setting in Fever 1793? Philadelphia, 1793, Eliza's bedroom or the coffeehouse Eliza's bedroom
Characters
#1 Who is Matilda? Matilda is the independent fourteen year old main character of Fever 1793.
#2 Who is William Farnsworth Cook? William Farnsworth Cook is Mattie's grandfather and a retired soldier who served under George Washington's command.
#3 Who is Stephen Girard? Stephen Girard is the man who made Bush Hill into a reputable hospital.
#4 What is the difference between Dr. Deveze and Dr. Rush? Dr. Deveze is a French doctor who does not believe in bleeding patients to cure them of the yellow fever, while Dr. Rush believes that bleeding patients will cure them of the yellow fever.
#5 How are Eliza and Mattie's mother similar? They are both widowed.
Figurative Language & Literary Devices
#1 "Fresh fish fit for the pan!" is an example of what? Alliteration
#2 "... filled with thousands of drooping plants crying for help" is an example of what? Personification
#3 "Life was a battle" is an example of what? Metaphor
#4 "If I was going to work as hard as a mule" is an example of what? Simile
#5 The fact that Lucille's last name is cook, yet she is a terrible cook is an example of what? Irony
Plot
#1 Aside from telling time, why do the church bells ring? The church bells ring to signify that another person has died.
#2 How do the Ogilvie daughters regard Matilda? The Ogilvie daughters treat Matilda rudely and insult her.
#3 Where does Matilda think her mother is? Matilda believes that her mother is at the Ludington's farm.
#4 What does Joseph bring with him for the boys and Nell when he comes to visit? Joseph brings toys to the boys and Nell when he comes to visit.
#5 What is the situation at the orphan house? The orphan house is overcrowded and running low on money.
Plot (Part 2)
#1 What item does Matilda bury with her grandfather? She buries a picture of her grandmother with her grandfather.
#2 Why is Matilda searching for Rev. Allen's group? Matilda searches for Rev. Allen's group because she hopes to find Eliza with them.
#3 What is Bush Hill? Bush Hill is a mansion converted into a hospital to care for yellow fever victims.
#4 What package does Matilda receive before she and her grandfather leave town? Matilda receives a painting and a note from Nathaniel.
#5 What are some symptoms of the yellow fever that Matilda's mother experiences? yellow eyes, blood in her vomit, convulsions, and a fever.
Final Question