Why doesn't Polly show up for work?

She died overnight due to the fever.

She hears rumors about the fever and is too scared to go outside.

Her parents decided she is to marry a wealthy man who can support her.

She was too busy flirting with Matthew, the blacksmith's son.

Why is Matilda's mother thinking of sending her to live with a family friend in the country?

Her mother is afraid that Matilda will catch the fever if she stays in the city.

Her mother is worried Matilda will run off with Nathaniel Benson.

Her mother is tired of Matilda's attitude and laziness and wants to punish her.

Her mother cannot support her any more due to the rising cost of running a business.

Aside from telling the time, why do the church bells ring?

To signify another person has died.

To signify the start of the church service.

To signify someone has just given birth.

To signify someone has been married.

How is the community dealing with the many deaths that have begun occurring?

Many people don't believe a fever is spreading. They say those who are dying are sinners or the deaths are a coincidence.

People are very sad and upset, wearing all black to show they are mourning.

They are all fleeing to the country to avoid the possibility of death and the city is becoming abandoned.

They are trying to find doctors from other cities to help treat people and figure out a cure for the fever.

Mattie's grandfather refuses to believe that the deaths are related to yellow ever. Who does he blame for the weird sickness circulating the city?

The sailors who just came back from Europe

Which of the following correctly expresses how BOTH Matilda's mother and grandfather feel about the spread of the fever?

Matilda's mother wants to go to the country and her grandfather wants to stay in the city.

Matilda's mother and grandfather both feel safe in the city a long as they stay away from the wharves.

Matilda's mother wants to stay in the city and her grandfather wants to go to the country.

Matilda's mother and grandfather both want to go to the country for safety.

Why is Matilda's mother so eager to have tea at the Ogilvie's?

She wants Matilda to become engaged to Mrs. Olgilvie's son.

She hasn't been invited to a party since the death of her husband.

She wants Matilda to be friends with the Olgilvie girls.

She is excited to eat the delicious food that will be served.

Which of the following correctly describes the differences between the lower, middle, and upper-class people in Matilda's city?

The lower-class have no where to get health care, the middle-class can't decide whether to leave their businesses or stay to make money, and the upper-class flee to the country for safety.

The lower-class are all dying quickly, the middle-class are able to get health care, and the upper-class are fleeing to the country.

The lower-class are fleeing to the country, the middle-class can't decide whether to leave their businesses or stay to make money, and the upper-class can afford good health care and remain in the city.

The lower-class are all dying quickly, the middle-class are fleeing to the country, and the upper-class can afford good health care and remain in the city.

What do Matilda and her grandfather encounter on their walk home from the printer?

Matilda's mother being dumped out of a cart, apparently sick with fever.

Several dead bodies o fever victims piled in the street.

A group of people with the fever begging for money, food, and help.

Eliza lying on the side of the road trying to get home, apparently sick with the fever.

Why does Matilda's mother yell at her to leave?

She is worried Matilda might catch the fever from her.

She is embarrassed and does not want see her sick.

She is angry at Matilda for not taking good enough care of her.

She is nervous the family will lose money if Matilda doesn't run the coffeehouse.

Once the doctor diagnoses Matilda's mother with yellow fever, what method of treatment does he try?

Cutting open her arm and bleeding to get the sickness out

Pouring ice on her body to bring the fever down

Giving her antibiotics to fight the disease

How do Matilda and Grandfather end up stranded?

The men on horseback think Matilda's grandfather has yellow fever, so they refuse to let him into town. The family dumps them on the road and goes on without them.

The wagon they are traveling in has a broken axel, and no one has the money to make the repair.

The roads are all closed to reduce the spread of fever. The family they are traveling with decides to head back while Matilda and her grandfather decide to find another way.

Two people in the family they are traveling with get yellow fever. Matilda and her grandfather fear for their lives and decide to wait on the road for another wagon.

Why does Grandfather call himself a fool?

He knows he should have listened to Matilda's mother and left Philadelphia a lot sooner than they did.

He knows his old army tricks won't help them survive in this situation.

He left the city knowing he had yellow fever and is afraid he will give it to Matilda.

He didn't bring enough food to last them the whole trip, and now they are in danger of starving.

After gathering fresh pears, Matilda heads back to feed and care for her grandfather. What happens on the way back?

Matilda feels cold all over and passes out.

Matilda kills a rabbit with Grandfather's sword

Matilda sees a victim of yellow fever and tries to help him.

Matilda comes across two men who try to rob her of her food.

A nurse who is helping Matilda recover from yellow fever.

The wife of a farmer who takes in Matilda and her grandfather.

A woman Matilda meets who is dying of yellow fever.

The wife of a farmer who gives Matilda food and clothing.

A mansion converted into a hospital to care for yellow fever victims.

The hill where Matilda and her grandfather are stranded.

A cemetery where Matilda suspects her mother was buried.

The dry goods store where Matilda and her grandfather are able to get food.

Why is Matilda terrified to be at Bush Hill?

She has heard it is a dangerous place full of thieves.

She is terrified by how dirty the area is and thinks she might get sick.

She knows if she is there she will probably die.

She sees a man get murdered and fears for her own life.

What does Mattie's grandfather do while she is recovering at Bush Hill?

Delivers food, burns dirty mattresses, and helps figure out how to raise more money

carries dead bodies to the fire where they are cremated

Helps children who lost their parents to the fever

Hangs out in the barn trying to recover from his own illness

Once Mattie has recovered, where do the hospital workers want to send her?

To train to become a hospital nurse

What do Matilda and her grandfather discover when they enter the coffeehouse for the first time upon their return?

The coffeehouse is a mess from a recent robbery.

They find a note from Eliza informing them Matilda's mother had passed away.

The coffeehouse is thriving with doctors and nurses on a break from treating patients.

They find a note from Mattie's mother saying she went to the farm.

How does Mattie get the men to allow a prayer to be said before burying her grandfather?

She pushes one of the men and grabs him by his shirt to threaten him.

She offers them a few potatoes from the garden so they have something to eat.

She begins to sob, and the men feel bad for the young girl.

she begs and pleads and reminds them that they would have prayed if it were their family.

A little girl Matilda finds crying next to her dead mother.

A poor woman who has just lost three children to the fever.

A woman sick with the fever who reminds Mattie of her mother.

A small dog that seems to have a broken leg.

A leader in Reverend Allen's group

The boy Mattie is supposed to marry

Why does Dr. Rush want black people to help care for Fever victims?

He believes blacks are immune to the fever.

He thinks it is a way to repay white people for allowing them freedom.

He knows the black people have to do everything white people say.

He hates black people and hopes they will catch the fever.

Once William, Robert, and Nell come down with yellow fever, Matilda suggest they do to Bush Hill. Eliza refuses. Where does Matilda suggest instead?

A hospital like Bush Hill, but closer

What happened to Matilda's mother?

She went to Ludington's even though she was still ill. When she couldn't find her daughter, she became frantic. She is now even more ill and in a fragile state.

She tried to make it to Ludington's, but was not allowed into the city since she still had traces of the fever. She roamed the country until she found her way back to Philadelphia.

She was able to make it the Ludington's, but passed away shortly after arriving.

She passed away before leaving Philadelphia.

People have been returning to Philadelphia, and the town is becoming alive again. What event sparks a massive return to the city for all the people in the country?

A heavy snowfall covers the city

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What state is Philadelphia in?

New York

Delaware

Pennsylvania

Virginia

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What business does Matilda's family own?

A small printing shop

A coffeehouse

A restaurant

A dry goods store

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Silas?

A businessman friend of Matilda's Grandfather

A cat that lives with Matilda

A free black man who helps run the coffeehouse

A character in Matilda's favorite book

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Matilda's father?

He was killed by the fever.

He moved to another city to try and open his business in a new location.

He fell off a ladder and broke his neck which caused him to die.

He went bankrupt and was put in prison.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is King George?

A parrot won in a card game.

A new king of Great Britain who wants to regain control of America.

An old friend of Grandfather.

A horse that Grandfather loses while gambling.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Eliza's living situation like?

Her husband was able to buy her out of slavery, making her a free black. She is still treated differently than white people, but is free.

She is a slave owned by Matilda's family. She is trying to buy her way out of slavery.

Her husband was able to buy her out of slavery, making her a free black. She is treated with the same respect as white people.

She is slave owned by Matilda's family, and is happy with her life since they treat her with respect and kindness.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future does Matilda dream for herself?

She wants to be married to a rich and noble gentleman.

She want to travel to France and one day own several businesses of her own.

She wants to move to the country where she can enjoy the scenery and fresh air.

She wants to take over the family business.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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