Ch. 6-10 Quiz: Fever 1793 (Jones)

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 refugees and foreigners

• The sailors who just came back from Europe

• The British government

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

• Have a party with all upper-class people in society.

• Offer a safe place to stay safe while the disease is spreading.

• Have Thomas Jefferson and President George Washington eat at the coffeehouse.

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

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

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

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

Why does Matilda's mother yell at her to leave the room?

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

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

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

What package does Matilda receive?

• A painting and a note from Nathaniel.

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

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

TRUE or FALSE

After earning extra profits in August, Matilda wants to expand the coffeehouse, grandfather wants to open a store, and mother wants to save it.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

Matilda's mother is so eager to have tea with Mrs. Ogilvie, because she wants Matilda to become friends with Mrs. Ogilvie's daughters.

• True

• False

TRUE or FALSE

Matilda's mother DOES NOT have yellow fever.

• True

• False