Day 1- Fever 1793

Where does Matilda live?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Pittsburgh

What business does Matilda’s family own?

• small printing shop

• restaurant

• dry goods store

• coffeehouse

Who is Silas?

• 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

What happened to Matilda’s father?

• He was killed by the fever.

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

• He moved to another city to try and open his business in another location.

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

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.

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.

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 dating with Matthew, the blacksmith’s son.

• She died overnight due to a fever.

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.

What rumor is circulating through the city?

• Matilda will soon be married to Nathaniel Benson.

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

• The British people are planning another attack.

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

What is the name of the epidemic?

• Ebola

• Pneumonia

• Yellow fever

• Covid-19