Fever 1793 Test

What business does Matilda's family own?

• A small printing shop
• A coffeehouse
• A restaurant
• A dry goods store

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why doesn't Polly show up for work?

• 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.
• She died overnight due to the fever.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• To signify the start of the church service.
• To signify someone has just given birth.
• To signify someone has been married.
• To signify another person has died.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

• Several dead bodies o fever victims piled in the street.
• Matilda's mother being dumped out of a cart, apparently sick with fever.
• 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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• 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 worried Matilda might catch the fever from her.
• She is nervous the family will lose money if Matilda doesn't run the coffeehouse.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• Giving her plenty of fluids
• 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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9