Fever 1793

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What is the main setting of 'Fever 1793'?

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The main setting is Philadelphia during the summer of 1793.

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What disease is central to the plot of 'Fever 1793'?

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Yellow fever.

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Who is the main character in 'Fever 1793'?

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Matilda 'Mattie' Cook.

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What is the significance of the year 1793 in the novel?

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It is the year when the yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia.

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What role does Mattie's mother play in the story?

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She is a strong influence on Mattie and runs the family coffeehouse.

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What happens to Polly at the beginning of the book?

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She catches yellow fever and dies suddenly.

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How does Mattie's father die?

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He fell off of a ladder.

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What are the names of Mattie's pets?

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King George and Silas.

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What does Mattie aspire to do throughout the novel?

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She aspires to help her family business and grow into adulthood.

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What challenges does Mattie face during the yellow fever epidemic?

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She faces loss, fear, and the struggle for survival.