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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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TRUE or FALSE

Matilda's mother DOES NOT have yellow fever.

• True

• False

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