Understanding Fever 1793

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What is the main setting of the novel "Fever 1793"?

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Philadelphia

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Analyze how the yellow fever epidemic affects the social structure of Philadelphia in "Fever 1793".

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It causes a breakdown in social order.

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Who is the protagonist of "Fever 1793"?

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Matilda Cook

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Evaluate Matilda's growth throughout the novel. How does she change from the beginning to the end?

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She becomes more independent and resilient.

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What role does Eliza play in Matilda's life in "Fever 1793"?

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She is a mentor and friend.

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Significance of the coffeehouse in the novel and its representation of Matilda's family and their struggles.

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It represents the family's stability and survival.

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What is the primary conflict in "Fever 1793"?

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Man vs. Nature

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How does the author use historical context to enhance the story in "Fever 1793"?

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By incorporating real events and figures.

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What is the significance of the frost at the end of the novel?

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It symbolizes the end of the epidemic.

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Critique the decisions made by Matilda's mother during the epidemic. Were they justified?

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Some were justified, while others were not.