What future does Matilda dream of for herself?

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

She wants to be married to a rich and noble gentleman

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.

Why doesn’t Polly show up for work?

She died overnight due to a fever.

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.

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

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

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 full of children wanting after school snacks.

What rumor is circulating through the city?

A fever is plaguing people, and it is originating from the area around the docks.

Matilda will soon be married to Nathaniel Benson.

The British people are planning another attack.

The market is suffering because the weather has been so dry.

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 and die if she stays in the city.

Her mother is worried Matilda will try to 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 longer due to the rising cost of owning a business.

How does Matilda’s mother feel about the boy Matilda has a crush on?

She thinks he is going nowhere in life and is therefore not a suitable match.

She likes him and thinks it is a good match.

She fears he is too old for her daughter and will die much sooner than Matilda.

She thinks he is too easily angered and may end up hurting her daughter.

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

D. To signify another person has died

A. To signify the start of another church service

B. To signify someone has just given birth

C. To signify someone has just been married

15. How is the community dealing with the many deaths that have been occurring?

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

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

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

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

Matilda’s family earns extra profits from the coffeehouse in August, but no one can agree on how to spend it. Which of the following correctly expressing the wishes of ALL THREE family members?

Matilda wants to expand the coffeehouse into a restaurant, her grandfather wants to open a store, and her mother wants to save it

Matilda wants to use it to expand the coffeehouse into a restaurant, her grandfather wants to save the money, and her mother wants to use it to go to the country.

Matilda wants to use it to open a store, her grandfather wants to use it to travel to the country and her mom wants to save it.

Matilda wants save it for a trip to France, her grandfather wants to save it, and her mother wants to expand the coffeehouse into a restaurant.

Matilda’s grandfather refuses to believe that the deaths are related to yellow fever. Who does he blame for the weird sickness circulating through the city?

The sailors who just came back from Europe

Which of the following correctly tells the different ways Matilda’s mother & grandfather feel about the disease?

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

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

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

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

What grand idea does Matilda have to get more business at the coffeehouse?

Have Thomas Jefferson and President George Washington eat at the coffeehouse to attract customers.

Have doctors eat at the coffeehouse to help give customers advice on how to stay safe from the spreading disease.

Have a party with all the upper-class people of society to attract customers who will spend more money.

Convince the wagon driver who takes people out to the country to pick up at their coffeehouse so people will stop there and spend money before leaving.

Why is Matilda’s mother so eager to have tea with Mrs. Ogilvie?

D. She wants Matilda to become engaged to Mrs. Ogilvie’s son.

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

B. She wants Matilda to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie’s daughters.

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

How do the Ogilvie daughters regard Matilda?

A. They stick their tongues out at her, prevent her from eating, and insult her.

B. They insult her at first but then invite her to come back again after they got to know her.

C. They compliment her at first but then stick their tongue out at her after they hear Matilda’s mother talk.

D. They compliment her hair, give her a small gift, and invite her to come back.

Which of the following shows the differences between the lower, middle & upper-class people in Philadelphia?

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 survive without any problems, 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 while remaining 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 heath care while remaining in the city.

Matilda starts to think that maybe going to live on a farm in the country wouldn’t be that bad after all. What prompts her to change her mind?

D. After hearing at the printers that several hundred people in her city have already died, she wants to leave.

A. After hearing Eliza tell her about the news from the Free African Society meeting, she wants to leave.

B. After seeing Colette Ogilvie collapse from fever, she wants to leave.

C. After seeing her mother suffer from yellow fever, she wants to leave.

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

B. Matilda’s mother being dumped out of a cart, apparently sick with the fever

A. Several dead bodies of fever victims piled in the street

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

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

What symptoms of illness does Matilda’s mother have?

B. Yellow eyes, blood in her vomit, convulsions, and a fever

A. Yellow eyes, more energy than ever, loss of memory, and a fever

C. Yellow eyes, sores on her body, a bad taste in her mouth, and a fever

D. Yellow eyes, difficulty breathing, loss of hearing, and a fever

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

C. She is worried Matilda might catch the fever from her.

A. She is embarrassed for Matilda to see her this sick.

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

D. 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?

B. Cutting open her arm and bleeding her to get the sickness out

A. Giving her plenty of fluids and requiring she take a bath every four hours

C. Pouring ice on her body to bring down the fever

D. Giving her antibiotics to fight the disease

Matilda’s grandfather has finally decided it is time to flee the city to get away from the spread of yellow fever. Why can’t Matilda’s mother travel with them?

C. Other towns won’t allow people with yellow fever to enter.

A. She is too confused to understand and refuses to go.

B. Travel is expensive, and there isn’t enough money for all three people to go.

D. She is too sick to travel; it would surely kill her.

What package does Matilda receive?

A. A painting and a note from Nathaniel

B. A package of small treats and a note from Mrs. Ogilvie to come visit again

C. A new smock from Eliza to wear while she is in the country

D. A knife from her grandfather to protect herself on the journey to the country

How is Matilda’s grandfather dressed when they leave the city?

C. In his old military uniform, sword and all

A. With a yellow bandana to symbolize someone in the family has yellow fever

B. In all black to mourn the sickness of Matilda’s mother

D. In very old clothes, making him look poor

How do Matilda and her grandfather end up stranded?

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

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

B. 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.

D. 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.

What trick does Matilda use to find water for her and her grandfather?

D. She looks for a willow tree, knowing water will be nearby.

A. She uses her skirt and canteen to collect the rain water.

B. She looks at the bottom of a hill, knowing that is where water collects.

C. She follows the birds and squirrels, knowing they are heading to water.

Why does Matilda’s grandfather call himself a fool?

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

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

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

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

While stranded on the side of the road Matilda’s grandfather says, “We must form our battle plans, both for this skirmish and for the rest of the war.” What does he mean by this?

That he and Matilda not only need to figure out how to get off the roadside, but also what they will do to survive and get their lives back together

That he and Matilda not only need to figure out how to get back to her mother, but also how to find a cure for yellow fever.

That he and Matilda not only need to figure out how to get the clothing back, but also how to increase business at the coffeehouse

That he and Matilda not only need to find a way home, but also how to get Matilda a good husband.

What does Matilda use to try to catch fish?

. A fishing pole she finds by a tree

A basket she makes from branches

After gathering 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

B. A nurse who is helping Matilda recover from yellow fever

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

C. A woman Matilda meets who is dying from yellow fever

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

9. What is Bush Hill?

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

A. The hill where Matilda and her grandfather are stranded

B. A cemetery where Matilda suspects her mother was buried

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

10. Why is Matilda terrified to be at Bush Hill?

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

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

C. She knows if she is there she will probably die.

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

What does Matilda’s grandfather do while she is recovering at Bush Hill?

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

B. Carries dead bodies to the fire where they are cremated

C. Helps children who lost their parents to yellow fever find a new home

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

What do the workers at the hospital want Matilda to do once she is discharged?

C. Give back to the community by getting a job helping in the orphanage

A. Take care of her grandfather, making sure he takes his medicine three times a day

B. Help transport dead bodies for burial

D. Help her grandfather get the coffeehouse up and running again

Where does Matilda think her mother is?

Working at a hospital to help fever victims

Describe Philadelphia when Matilda and her grandfather return.

A. There is little food, and the city is no longer safe.

B. Most people have returned from the country, and businesses are open once again.

C. The city has fire damage since people burned houses of the dead to end the fever.

D. Almost everyone is homeless since most businesses are now hospitals.

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

A. The coffeehouse is a mess from a recent robbery.

B. They find a note Eliza left informing them Matilda’s mother had passed away.

C. The coffeehouse is thriving with doctors and nurses on break from treating victims.

D. They find a note from Matilda’s mother telling them she went to the Ludington’s farm.

What is Matilda relieved to find hidden under a stair?

A strongbox where money was hidden

The painting Nathaniel sent to her before she left

Extra preserves that Eliza had stored for an emergency

How does Matilda’s grandfather feel about leaving the house to find food after they return?

D. He feels like the city is unsafe for them both and wants to rummage for food in the garden first.

A. He feels like the city is safe enough for Matilda to take a quick trip to the market.

B. He feels like the city is only safe for a man, and he won’t let Matilda go.

C. He feels like the city is only safe for a healthy person like Matilda.

6. How does Matilda help her grandfather the night they are being robbed?

C. She takes her grandfather’s sword and stabs the robber.

A. She takes her grandfather’s rifle and shoots the robber.

B. She tells the robber where the money is hidden, and he stops hurting her grandfather.

D. She causes a commotion to distract the robber so her grandfather can get away.

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Where does Matilda live?

Philadelphia

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New York

Pittsburgh

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What business does Matilda’s family own?

A small printing shop

A restaurant

A coffeehouse

A dry goods store

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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.RL.9-10.9

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30 sec • 1 pt

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.8.9

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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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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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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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