Fever 1793: Chapter 8

Fever 1793: Chapter 8

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5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the estimated number of people who have died from the fever so far?

Back

Several hundreds.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'miasma' refer to in the context of the story?

Back

A poisonous vapor.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the historical figure mentioned that still comes to town every morning?

Back

Thomas Jefferson.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why should a home with a sick person be marked according to the doctors' recommendations?

Back

So that people will not go into that house.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do Grandfather and Mattie see fall out of the cart on their way home?

Back

Mother.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main topic of 'Fever 1793'?

Back

The impact of a yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does Thomas Jefferson play in the story?

Back

He is a prominent figure who continues to visit the town despite the fever.

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