"Fever 1793" Chapters 10-13

What was the name of the Doctor that Eliza brought to see mother?

• Dr. Kerr
• Dr. Smith
• Dr. Suess
• Dr. Kermit

Which of these lines from the text is a Simile?

• These days are difficult for us all.
• He led me down the stairs like a lamb on a string.
• Blood from Mother's arm poured into the basin.
• A cough choked off the rest of her words.

What was left for Mattie by the front door?

• A wagon
• Flowers and a Note
• Chocolates
• Camera

Who left Mattie something at the front door?

• Nathaniel Benson
• Lewis Chapmen
• Dr. Kerr
• Eliza

Why did Grandfather finally agree to send Mattie away?

• He was sick
• He wanted her to have fun
• He did not want her to get sick
• King George told him to

Where are they sending Mattie to?

• The city
• The Ludingtons
• The Peales
• The forest

What does the doctor suggest will help mother?

• Drain her blood
• Make her excercise
• Make her dance
• Send her to the country

WHO were the four horsemen that stopped Mattie and her Grandfather as they traveled by wagon with another family?

• Robbers!

• Nathaniel Benson and his three brothers

• Another family escaping the fever

• Men hired by the town to keep out sick fever victims

The doctor on the side of the road says "Take this man back to the city. He is infected with the disease". WHO is he referring to?

• Grandfather

• The farmer

• King George

• Nathaniel Benson

What were Mattie and Grandfather left with when the farmer and his family deserted them?

• King George and a hunting knife

• A package of hard cheese and one apple Mattie had saved

• Nothing: the farmer took everything

• Just a spare change of clothes, but no food.