Fever 1793 Chapter 19-20 Quiz

Mattie was startled awake by a noise. What was it?

• A rat snuck into the house.

• Mother had come home!

• Silas jumped onto the counter and knocked over a pot.

• Robbers trying to steal food/jewelry from her house.

How many men broke into Mattie's house?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 6

When Grandfather comes downstairs to help Mattie get away from the thieves, what weapon is he carrying?

• His army sword

• A large pot from the kitchen

• A knife from the kitchen

• His rifle

Mattie injured one of the thieves during the fight. What did she do?

• She stabbed him in the stomach with the knife.

• She pushed him and he fell through the glass window, getting all cut up.

• She shot him in the leg with Grandfather's rifle.

• She stabbed him in the shoulder with the sword.

What happened to Grandfather?

• He died from injuries received during the fight.

• He got shot in the leg by one of the thieves.

• He was stabbed with his own sword.

• He fell down the stairs during the fight, breaking an arm and a leg.

What was done for Grandfather's funeral?

• Mother, Eliza and Mattie had him buried next to his wife, Mattie's Grandmother.

• He was wrapped in a cloth, holding a photo of his wife, and was buried next to all of the other fever victims in the burial square.

• His body was dragged up to Bush Hill and thrown in the grave pit with all of the other dead.

• He was buried in Thompson's Yard, the graveyard where all of the town's soldiers were buried.

Because of Mattie's determination, how was Grandfather honored during his burial?

• Before he was covered and buried, Mattie read a prayer for him from the bible.

• Mattie collected a bouquet of flowers and placed them on his body.

• Mattie sprinkled his body in holy water from the church.

• Mattie sang him a lullaby that he used to sing to her.

How many fever victims have died so far?

• 900

• About 10,000

• 40,000

• 3,000

What toy does Mattie see on the ground near the wharf?

• A china faced doll

• A spinning top

• A toy train

• A stuffed bear

Who does Mattie see right after she finds the doll?

• A little boy, wearing ripped clothing.

• Eliza and her little cousin.

• A little blonde girl, covered in dirt.

• A man who bares a striking resemblance to Grandfather.