Fever 1793 Check In for Chapters 20-23

Front

Define a cooper.

Back

A cooper is a barrel maker.

Front

What does it mean to prohibit travel?

Back

To prohibit travel means to forbid by law.

Front

What did Matilda rush upstairs to get before burying Grandfather?

Back

Matilda rushed upstairs to get Grandmother's portrait.

Front

Identify the form of imagery in the phrase: 'Shiny, slippery rats, fat and fast, poured in and out of the basket twitching their noses and flicking their tails.'

Back

The form of imagery is sight.

Front

What happens when Mattie brings Nell to the orphanage in chapter 23?

Back

It is too crowded to take Nell.

Front

What is the significance of Grandmother's portrait in the story?

Back

It symbolizes memory and connection to family.

Front

What does the term 'epidemic' refer to in the context of Fever 1793?

Back

An epidemic refers to a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community.

Front

How does the setting of Philadelphia contribute to the story?

Back

The setting of Philadelphia during the fever outbreak creates a backdrop of urgency and danger.

Front

What role does Matilda play in the story?

Back

Matilda is the protagonist who navigates the challenges of the fever outbreak.

Front

What does the word 'quarantine' mean?

Back

Quarantine means to isolate individuals to prevent the spread of disease.