Fever 1793 6-11

Why had Mrs. Ogilvie invited Matilda and her mother to tea?

• She was bored because all her friends had left Philadelphia.

• She wants her son, Edward, to marry Matilda.

• Mrs. Ogilvie and Matilda's mother are best friends.

• To make fun of Matilda and her mother's dresses

Why was Matilda's mother excited for tea at the Ogilvies?

• She was bored at the coffeehouse and thought tea would be exciting.

• She wants Matilda to marry one of the Ogilvie sons, Edward

• She wants to be best friends with Mrs. Ogilvie.

• To see the Ogilvie mansion and Mrs. Ogilvie's dress.

What was the most important thing that happened at tea?

• The mothers talked about the Ogilvie sons.

• Jeanine and Matilda became friends.

• Colette Ogilvie collapsed from the fever.

• . Matilda’s dress ripped.

What happened to Mother while she was out running errands?

• She ran into Nathaniel Benson

• She was unable to find any cheese.

• She collapsed and a man brought her back to the coffeehouse

• She was able to buy cheap coffee and tea.

What's wrong with Mother?

• She has Yellow Fever.

• She has an autumnal fever.

• She is depressed because so many people are dying.

• She has the stomach flu.

What does Dr. Kerr want Matilda and Grandfather to do?

• He recommends they leave Philadelphia and go into the country.

• He recommends they drink a lot of dittany tea with molasses.

• He recommends they take a bath with black pepper and myrrh.

• He recommends bloodletting - cutting their veins and draining their blood.

If Matilda and Grandfather leave, who will look after Mother?

• Eliza

• Nathaniel Benson

• King George

• Silas

Where is Nathaniel Benson?

• In the country.

• He is locked up in Mr. Peale's house to protect them from the fever.

• He is with Matilda's mother.

• He is down by the docks.

Why did the men stop Matilda and Grandfather’s wagon as they were leaving town?

• They are robbers looking for money.

• They are trying to help the sick.

• They are looking for food.

• They are making Yellow Fever victims return to Philadelphia.

What happens to Matilda and Grandfather?

• They are left on the side of the road and told to return to Philadelphia.

• They die of Yellow Fever

• They go to stay on the Ludington's farm.

• They help the people in Bethlehem.