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. |
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. |