Fever 1793 Quizzes

1 In what month does the novel begin?

July

February

September

August
2 What is notable about the weather at the beginning of the novel?

The intense heat

Consistent rain

Violent winds

Unseasonably cold temperatures
3 What significant historical event shaped the lives of Matilda's parents and grandparents?

The American War of Independence

The French Revolution

The Civil War

The Black Death
4 What is the name of Matilda's cat?

Solomon

Sam

Simon

Silas
5 What color is Matilda's cat?

Orange

White

Grey

Black
6 What best describes Matilda's mood at the start of the novel?

Restless and discontented

Spiteful and embittered

Pious and obedient

Blissful and languid
7 Why does Matilda initially assume that Polly has been delayed?

Because she has gone to church to pray

Because she has overslept

Because she is spending too long fussing with her appearance

Because she is visiting her sweetheart
8 In what year was Matilda born?

1781

1779

1745

1793
9 Which of the following beliefs does Mrs. Cook appear to hold about her daughter?

That Matilda is overly flirtatious and not modest enough

That Matilda is lazy and does not truly understand hard work

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
10 What was the profession of Matilda's father?

Sailor

Carpenter

Cook

Lawyer
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?

One

She was not yet born

Four

Eight
13 Which of the following is not permitted at the coffeehouse?

Discussion of controversial political ideas

Consuming alcohol

Gambling

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

Seventeen

Twenty two

Twenty

Twenty five
15 What was a significant consequence of Matilda's mother marrying Matilda's father?

She lost contact with the children from her first marriage

She had to convert to Christianity

She gave up legal control of her business

She was cut off from her family
16 Which of the following is true about the upbringing of Matilda's mother?

She was abused by her father

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

She received an exceptional education and eventually studied at university

She grew up in a wealthy family
17 What is Eliza's role in the household?

Cleaning and housekeeping

Cooking for the coffeehouse

Clerical work and bookkeeping

Nursing Matilda's grandfather
18 In which state was Eliza born?

Ohio

Georgia

Alabama

Virginia
19 How does Eliza achieve freedom?

Her husband buys her freedom

Her former owner makes provision for her freedom in his will

She works to save up enough money to buy her freedom

She is born a free Black person
20 How does Eliza's husband die?

In a fire

In an accident with a horse

Due to being beaten by a slave owner

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

Her deep Christian faith

Support from Mattie's mother

Her love for her young children

Her desire for revenge
22 What chore is Mattie carrying out when her mother tells her about Polly's death?

Baking bread

Mending linens and tablecloths

Watering the garden

Making beds
23 What is Polly's last name?

Leonard

Lance

Logan

Lawrence
24 What is notable about Polly's death?

The extreme physical pain she suffered

Its speed and suddenness

How badly she tried to hide her illness

How it involved many different symptoms
25 How does Mattie's mother respond to Polly's death?

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

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

She praises Mattie for having been such a good friend to Polly

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

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