Fever 1793 Quizzes

Fever 1793 Quiz 1

1 In what month does the novel begin?
February

July

August

September
2 What is notable about the weather at the beginning of the novel?
Violent winds

The intense heat

Unseasonably cold temperatures

Consistent rain
3 What significant historical event shaped the lives of Matilda's parents and grandparents?
The American War of Independence

The Black Death

The French Revolution

The Civil War
4 What is the name of Matilda's cat?
Solomon

Silas

Sam

Simon
5 What color is Matilda's cat?
Black

Orange

Grey

White
6 What best describes Matilda's mood at the start of the novel?
Spiteful and embittered

Blissful and languid

Pious and obedient

Restless and discontented
7 Why does Matilda initially assume that Polly has been delayed?
Because she has gone to church to pray

Because she is visiting her sweetheart

Because she is spending too long fussing with her appearance

Because she has overslept
8 In what year was Matilda born?
1793

1779

1781

1745
9 Which of the following beliefs does Mrs. Cook appear to hold about her daughter?
That Matilda should never be criticized and should always be indulged

That Matilda's independence and desire to learn will prevent her from finding a husband

That Matilda is overly flirtatious and not modest enough

That Matilda is lazy and does not truly understand hard work
10 What was the profession of Matilda's father?
Sailor

Carpenter

Lawyer

Cook
11 How did Matilda's father die?
He drowned

He contracted yellow fever

He fell off of a ladder

He was kicked by a horse
12 How old was Matilda when her father died?
She was not yet born

Four

Eight

One
13 Which of the following is not permitted at the coffeehouse?
Gambling

Consuming alcohol

Discussion of controversial political ideas

Card games
14 How old was Matilda's mother when she married?
Twenty

Seventeen

Twenty two

Twenty five
15 What was a significant consequence of Matilda's mother marrying Matilda's father?
She was cut off from her family

She had to convert to Christianity

She lost contact with the children from her first marriage

She gave up legal control of her business
16 Which of the following is true about the upbringing of Matilda's mother?
She received an exceptional education and eventually studied at university

She grew up in a wealthy family

She had to take care of many younger siblings after her mother died

She was abused by her father
17 What is Eliza's role in the household?
Nursing Matilda's grandfather

Cleaning and housekeeping

Clerical work and bookkeeping

Cooking for the coffeehouse
18 In which state was Eliza born?
Alabama

Georgia

Virginia

Ohio
19 How does Eliza achieve freedom?
She is born a free Black person

Her former owner makes provision for her freedom in his will

She works to save up enough money to buy her freedom

Her husband buys her freedom
20 How does Eliza's husband die?
In a fire

Due to being beaten by a slave owner

In an accident with a horse

From the yellow fever
21 What helps Eliza to cope with her grief after she is widowed?
Her deep Christian faith

Her love for her young children

Her desire for revenge

Support from Mattie's mother
22 What chore is Mattie carrying out when her mother tells her about Polly's death?
Watering the garden

Mending linens and tablecloths

Making beds

Baking bread
23 What is Polly's last name?
Logan

Lawrence

Leonard

Lance
24 What is notable about Polly's death?
How it involved many different symptoms

How badly she tried to hide her illness

The extreme physical pain she suffered

Its speed and suddenness
25 How does Mattie's mother respond to Polly's death?
She praises Mattie for having been such a good friend to Polly

She goes to extreme lengths to provide support and help to Polly's family

She forbids Mattie from contact with Polly's family in case Mattie falls ill

She sees the death as justified punishment for Polly's sinful ways

What does Mattie see on the steps of a house that deeply disturbs her?

From the text:

“What’s that?” I asked, pointing to something on the marble steps of a three-story house.
“Don’t look, Matilda,” said Grandfather. “Turn your head and say a prayer.”
I looked. It appeared to be a bundle of bed linens that had been...

Asked by Addisyn H #1322034

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/15/2025 4:00 PM