Fever 1793

Front

What does Grandfather think about the fever?

Back

He thinks people are over reacting! (Chickens!)

Front

What is a comparison NOT using like or as?

Back

metaphor

Front

What do you call a person who prepares medicine?

Back

apothecary

Front

Who is the main character in Fever 1793?

Back

Matilda

Front

What is a large number of harmful or annoying things called?

Back

plague

Front

What is the setting of Fever 1793?

Back

Philadelphia during the late summer of 1793.

Front

What disease caused the epidemic in Fever 1793?

Back

Yellow fever.

Front

What role does Matilda's mother play in her life?

Back

She is a strong influence and caretaker.

Front

What is the significance of the coffeehouse in the story?

Back

It serves as a central meeting place and symbolizes community.

Front

What does the term 'epidemic' mean?

Back

A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.