Fever 1793 Quizzes

Fever 1793 Quiz 1

1 In what month does the novel begin?
February

August

September

July
2 What is notable about the weather at the beginning of the novel?
Consistent rain

Unseasonably cold temperatures

Violent winds

The intense heat
3 What significant historical event shaped the lives of Matilda's parents and grandparents?
The French Revolution

The Civil War

The American War of Independence

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

Simon

Solomon

Silas
5 What color is Matilda's cat?
Grey

Orange

White

Black
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 is spending too long fussing with her appearance

Because she has overslept

Because she is visiting her sweetheart

Because she has gone to church to pray
8 In what year was Matilda born?
1779

1745

1793

1781
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 is overly flirtatious and not modest enough

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

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

Sailor

Carpenter

Cook
11 How did Matilda's father die?
He fell off of a ladder

He was kicked by a horse

He drowned

He contracted yellow fever
12 How old was Matilda when her father died?
Four

She was not yet born

One

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

Consuming alcohol

Gambling

Discussion of controversial political ideas
14 How old was Matilda's mother when she married?
Twenty five

Seventeen

Twenty two

Twenty
15 What was a significant consequence of Matilda's mother marrying Matilda's father?
She had to convert to Christianity

She was cut off from her family

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 grew up in a wealthy family

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
17 What is Eliza's role in the household?
Nursing Matilda's grandfather

Clerical work and bookkeeping

Cleaning and housekeeping

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

Ohio

Virginia

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

She works to save up enough money to buy her freedom

Her former owner makes provision for her freedom in his will

Her husband buys her freedom
20 How does Eliza's husband die?
In an accident with a horse

From the yellow fever

In a fire

Due to being beaten by a slave owner
21 What helps Eliza to cope with her grief after she is widowed?
Her love for her young children

Her desire for revenge

Her deep Christian faith

Support from Mattie's mother
22 What chore is Mattie carrying out when her mother tells her about Polly's death?
Making beds

Mending linens and tablecloths

Baking bread

Watering the garden
23 What is Polly's last name?
Leonard

Lawrence

Lance

Logan
24 What is notable about Polly's death?
Its speed and suddenness

The extreme physical pain she suffered

How it involved many different symptoms

How badly she tried to hide her illness
25 How does Mattie's mother respond to Polly's death?
She forbids Mattie from contact with Polly's family in case Mattie falls ill

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

what are figurative language example on page 144 ?

Sorry, page numbers do not always match depending on what copy you have.

Asked by riley k #1320652

Answered by Aslan on 9/22/2023 1:04 AM

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What kinds of treatments were used to help people recover from yellow fever, which were successful?

• abandoning the city

• bed rest

• herbal treatments

• blood letting

• the use of mercury

• quarantine

• vinegar

From the text, we can infer that these treatments did not provide a cure.

Philadelphians were desperate for anything to prevent or...

Asked by Cooper B #1318080

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/30/2023 10:18 AM

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What do you think is going to happen to Matilda now that grandfather is dead?

Matilda is a responsible and dedicated young woman. After her grandfather's death, she will accept the challenge of keeping the business open on her own, awaiting her mother's return.

Asked by Larae T #1302784

Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/24/2023 10:30 PM

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