Fever 1793 chapter 16

Mrs. Bowles asks Mattie her age. How old is Mattie?

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Susannah is a girl Matties age. Mrs. Bowles is taking her to the orphan house. What will Susannah do there?

• She will live with all the other orphaned fever children.

• She will be the maid, cleaning up the bedrooms.

• She will cook the food for the orphans.

• She will look after the younger children.

Why does the wagon driver tell Grandfather "It won't do you no good" to send a letter to the Ludington's farm?

• The post office just closed down.

• Philadelphia has run out of stamps.

• The mainman got yellow fever and died.

• The mail cart has broken down and will not be able to send letters for weeks.

When Mattie points to the three story house, what does she see?

• She sees a woman giving out free food to everyone, to help them survive the fever.

• She sees Mother standing in the doorway, with Eliza by her side.

• The house was on fire and the fire was spreading.

• A fever victim who was being thrown out of the window by his family.

What is Potter's field?

• It is where the fever victims in Philadelphia go to receive medicine and recover.

• It is where the market is held.

• It is where the dead fever victims are buried.

• It is the field where children play sports, specifically football.

Chapter 16 - In which ways has Philadelphia changed since the Fever started? Check all that apply. There are more than one.

• Large number of people dying

• People moving back to the city

• Lack of food

• Thieves and robberies

Mrs. Bowles is....

• In charge of the orphanage, and rides back to Philadelphia with Mattie.
• A nurse at Bush Hill, and treats Mattie.
• A woman who sells eggs at the market.
• Mrs. Cook's dear friend who cares for mother while she is ill.

What holiday marks the time when the post office will supposedly reopen?

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

• Valentine's Day

• Christmas

Mattie told Mrs. Bowles that there were 1,000 people reported dead from yellow fever. She asked what was the total dead now? Mrs. Bowles said....

• at least doubled

• 5000

• no more dead

• 8500

The orphan house was originally the home of

• Vikki Phillips

• William Ralston

• George Washington

• Mrs. Bowles