Fever Ch 1-3 & AP Ch 1-2 Reading Comprehension

According to Chapter 1 of An American Plague, what kinds of conditions existed in Philly in August 1793?

• Philadelphia was the right place for prosperity.

• Philadelphians were the richest people on Earth due to the port.

• The summer was hot, and the dead animals and poor sewer system attracted insects.

• The summer was comfortable, which encouraged the citizens to get out and celebrate in the town's coffeehouses.

What happened to Catherine LeMaigre in Chapter 2 of An American Plague?

• She died due to yellow fever.

• Dr. Rush helped her recover from yellow fever.

• She fled Philadelphia with her husband.

• She died due to eruptive military fever.

Which doctor first identified the illness as yellow fever, according to Chapter 2 of An American Plague?

• Dr. Peter LeMaigre

• Dr. Hugh Hodge

• Dr. John Foulke

• Dr. Benjamin Rush

How does Mathilda feel different from her mother in Chapter 1 of Fever 1793?

• Mathilda said her mother was obedient, seen and not heard. Mathilda says that is unlike her.

• Mathilda's mother thinks that Mathilda is just like her as a child. Mathilda doesn't agree.

• Mathilda is obedient, seen and not heard. Her mother was not.

• Mathilda's mother only thought of marriage as a young girl, but Mathilda doesn't think of such things.

In Fever 1793, who does Mathilda live with, and where do they live?

• Mathilda lives in Chicago with her mother and their servant, Eliza

• Mathilda lives in Philadelphia with her friend, Polly

• Mathilda lives in Philadelphia with her parents

• Mathilda lives in Philadelphia with her mother and grandfather

What happened to Polly at the end of Chapter 2 of Fever 1793?

• Polly ran away with the blacksmith's son.

• Polly died suddenly.

• Polly's family moved away.

• Polly and Mathilda went to the riverfront.

Based on Chapter 3 of Fever 1793, what do they THINK killed Polly?

• yellow fever

• An unknown fever; they don't know.

• The doctors diagnosed it as autumnal fever.

• polio

In Chapter 3, why won't Mathilda's mother let her go see Polly's family or attend her funeral.

• She thinks Polly is too low class for Mathilda.

• She is angry with Mathilda for sleeping in.

• She does not want Mathilda near the illness because she does not want her to get sick.

• She does not want Mathilda out in the streets on her own because there have been lots of robberies.