An American Plague, Fever 1793, and "The Last Human Light"

Front

What is the narrative tense used in Fever 1793?

Back

Past tense.

Front

From which point of view is Fever 1793 narrated?

Back

First-person point of view.

Front

What was not known at the time of the yellow fever outbreak?

Back

The idea that illness was caused by microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

Front

What inference can be made about the doctors' ability to diagnose illnesses during the yellow fever outbreak?

Back

The doctors had a difficult time diagnosing LeMaigre since many medical advancements had not yet been made.

Front

What does the section titled 'Solar power' suggest about emergency call boxes?

Back

An emergency call box will possibly have the last strictly-defined light operating on Earth.

Front

How did the plague affect the city of Philadelphia?

Back

The spreading plague caused the city to fall into ruin.

Front

What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'Neither my family nor our neighbors _____ the empty lot on our street to be turned into a gas station.'?

Back

want.

Front

What is the significance of the first-person point of view in Fever 1793?

Back

It allows readers to connect more personally with the narrator's experiences and emotions.

Front

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

Back

A contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, historically significant during outbreaks.

Front

What role did medical advancements play during the yellow fever outbreak?

Back

Medical advancements were limited, making it difficult for doctors to effectively diagnose and treat patients.