Fever 1793 quiz (ALL chapters)

Where does Matilda live?

• Philadelphia

• . Boston

• New York

• Pittsburgh

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CCSS.RI.1.4

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What business does Matilda’s family own?

• A small printing shop

• A restaurant

• A coffeehouse

• A dry goods store

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is Silas?

• A businessman friend of Matilda’s grandfather

• A cat that lives with Matilda

• A free black man who helps with running the family business

• A character in Matilda’s favorite book

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What historical event sparked an increase in Matilda’s family business?

• A huge battle took place during the War of Independence right outside the business, making it a historical landmark

• George Washington built his home a few blocks away.

• Someone was murdered just outside the front door, bringing lots of press, gossip, and business.

• All the businesses near the water had to close due to the fever, making people come further into the city.

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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 another location

• He died when he fell off a ladder and broke his neck

• He went bankrupt and was put in a prison for people who owed debt.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is King George?

• A parrot won in a card game

• The new king of Great Britain who wants to regain control in America

• An old friend of Matilda’s grandfather

• A horse that Matilda’s grandfather loses while gambling

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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's a slave owned by Matilda’s family and is happy w/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

What future does Matilda dream of for herself?

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

• She wants 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 and eventually pass it on to her children.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why doesn’t Polly show up for work?

• She hears rumor about the fever and is too scared to leave the house.

• 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 a fever.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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Describe the atmosphere at Matilda’s family business in the afternoon.

• The business has slowed down since most people are at work.

• The business is closed to clean up from the lunch crowd and prepare for the upcoming dinner crowd.

• The business is packed with people talking about politics and news.

• The business is full of children wanting after school snacks.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1