Fever 1793 Novel Unit Test

Which of the following best - and most accurately - describes the setting of the story?

• in and around Philadelphia, Pennyslvania in 1793

• at a place called Bush Hill in the PA colony before the American Revolution

• at a coffee shop in a small Pennsylvania village during the Revolutionary War

• none of the above

Who is the central character, or protagonist, of the story?

• Eliza

• Grandfather

• Matilda

• Nathaniel

Which of the following would best describe Mattie Cook?

• a gentle, ladylike girl of sixteen who is unable to take care of herself

• a lazy and sickly young woman of eighteen

• a strong, hard-working fourteen year old who sometimes doubts herself

• a disobedient, pampered, and argumentative twelve year old girl

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

How would the central conflict best be described?

• Mattie Cook struggles to have a positive relationship with her mother and runs away to be independent.

• Yellow fever kills Mattie Cook's family and she must learn to survive on her own.

• A yellow fever epidemic threatens the city where Mattie Cook lives, and she must deal with the consequences of the epidemic.

• Mrs. Cook wants to marry her daughter Mattie off to a rich suitor, but finding one is very difficult.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following quotes supports the fact that this story is told in first person?

• "The printer looked up from his desk."

• "But she could mend yet," Eliza said.

• "The bell at Christ Church tolled heavily."

• "I waited for Mother to throw off the quilts and scold us."

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.6

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT...(choose the statement that is NOT true)....

• Mattie's mother falls ill with yellow fever, but survives.

• Grandfather dies after his encounter with thieves at the coffeehouse.

• Mattie falls ill with yellow fever and recovers at Bush HIll.

• The orphan, Nell, dies of yellow fever.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why don't Mattie and Grandfather ever reach the Ludington's farm?

• They become lost on their journey and can't find the farm.

• Grandfather is injured and they must return to the city so he can be treated.

• Mattie falls ill and they are unable to travel due to her weakened state.

• The Ludingtons send word to Mattie's Grandfather that they have yellow fever, and can't have visitors.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Who becomes responsible for Mattie's well-being after Grandfather is gone?

• the Ludingtons

• Mrs. Eppler

• the orphanage in Philadelphia

• Eliza

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Although their relationship is tense at times, Mattie loves her mother. We know this because...

• Mattie nurses her mother when she's ill, she fights against the doctor bleeding her, and she worries about her when they're apart.

• Mattie repeatedly tells her Mother that she loves her and doesn't want them to be separated, even if it means she becomes sick with yellow fever.

• Mattie always cheerfully and quickly obeys her mother, and she never argues with her about anything.

• The above statement is not true; Mattie dislikes her mother and wishes she could become independent.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.W.6.9A

How has the fever epidemic impacted the city of Philadelphia?

• Mail service is stopped and only one newspaper is printing news.

• Bodies are piling up and mass graves have to be dug to bury so many dead people.

• The market is deserted - no buyers or sellers are there on market days.

• All of these are impacts of the epidemic on the city.