Fever 1793 Quizzes

Fever 1793 Quiz 1

1 In what month does the novel begin?
August

February

September

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

Unseasonably cold temperatures

The intense heat

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

The Civil War

The Black Death

The French Revolution
4 What is the name of Matilda's cat?
Silas

Sam

Solomon

Simon
5 What color is Matilda's cat?
Black

Grey

White

Orange
6 What best describes Matilda's mood at the start of the novel?
Blissful and languid

Spiteful and embittered

Restless and discontented

Pious and obedient
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 visiting her sweetheart

Because she is spending too long fussing with her appearance
8 In what year was Matilda born?
1745

1781

1793

1779
9 Which of the following beliefs does Mrs. Cook appear to hold about her daughter?
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

That Matilda is overly flirtatious and not modest enough

That Matilda should never be criticized and should always be indulged
10 What was the profession of Matilda's father?
Lawyer

Cook

Sailor

Carpenter
11 How did Matilda's father die?
He contracted yellow fever

He fell off of a ladder

He drowned

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

Eight

Four

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?
Seventeen

Twenty five

Twenty

Twenty two
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 gave up legal control of her business

She lost contact with the children from her first marriage
16 Which of the following is true about the upbringing of Matilda's mother?
She was abused by her father

She grew up in a wealthy family

She received an exceptional education and eventually studied at university

She had to take care of many younger siblings after her mother died
17 What is Eliza's role in the household?
Clerical work and bookkeeping

Cleaning and housekeeping

Nursing Matilda's grandfather

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

Ohio

Virginia

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

From the yellow fever

Due to being beaten by a slave owner

In an accident with a horse
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?
Watering the garden

Baking bread

Mending linens and tablecloths

Making beds
23 What is Polly's last name?
Lawrence

Logan

Lance

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

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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