Fever 1793 Quiz: Chapters 5-8

Which quotation BEST explains why Mattie had little time to mourn for Polly?

• "I pecked his cheek and he slipped a piece of hard candy into my hand."

• "I slaved from dawn until the stars shone: house chores in the

  morning, serving coffee in the afternoon, and cleaning after supper."

• “No, Matilda must stay home. I shall go.” Mother fanned herself with her hand. “It is uncommonly warm, isn’t it?”

• "The Ludingtons had a farm with disgusting pigs and dogs that bit. Any place wouldbe better than the Ludingtons."

Who does Mattie have a crush on?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Nathaniel Benson

• Andrew Brown

Mrs. Epler thinks the fever only infects...

• servants.

• the Santo Domingan refugees.

• black people.

• sinners who don't go to church.

Where does mother want to send Mattie? Why?

• The Ludington farm in the country so she doesn't contract Yellow Fever.

• Europe because no one in Europe ever gets sick.

• Eliza's house so she can help the family with their chores.

• Polly's house to help Polly's mother with all the children since Polly died.

How would you describe Mattie's relationship with her grandfather?

• They used to be close, but lately they have started to argue a lot and don't get along very well.

• They have a close bond. Grandfather seems to understand Mattie and takes her side.

• Mattie is indifferent. She doesn't really get along with adults.

• She can't stand her grandfather because he always tries to tell her what to do and makes her work all the time.

At the end of chapter 5 the bell toll rings at the church. What does this mean?

• It rings every time a person dies and rings once for every year the person lived.

• The clock is broken and the person who rings the bell died.

• Take cover. The British are getting ready to attack.

• A ship with refugees has arrived at the dock and they need help unloading cargo.

Based on what you've read so far, how would you describe Mattie?

• She's independent and responsible.

• She's a wimp and complains about everything.

• She's arrogant and rude.

• She's very pretty but not very smart.

Where does Nathaniel invite Mattie to go with him?

• On a hot air balloon ride

• Fishing

• On a bike ride

• Roller blading

What did grandfather want to do with the extra profits that have had lately?

• Open a tavern.

• Build a house in the country.

• Send mother to a hospital.

• Expand the coffee house.

What was Matilda worried about when they were invited to tea at the Ogilvies'?

• It was too far away for them to travel and they wouldn't get there on time.

• Nathaniel would be upset with her for going on a date with another boy.

• They couldn't leave the shop that long.

• They didn't have the right clothes to wear.