Fever 1793 Chapters 1-2 Review

What is the setting (time and place) at the beginning of "Fever 1793"?

• Philadelphia, 1793

• New York, 1800

• Boston, 1776

• Philadelphia, 1787

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Who is the protagonist (main character) of "Fever 1793"?

• Eliza

• Mattie Cook

• Mother Smith

• Nathaniel Benson

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What is Mattie's family's business?

• A blacksmith shop

• A printing press

• A coffeehouse

• A bakery

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How does Mattie feel about her mother in the beginning of the book?

• She admires her greatly.

• She is indifferent towards her.

• She thinks she is strict

• She is scared of her.

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What unusual event happens in the city that concerns Mattie's family?

• A series of thefts

• A fire

• An outbreak of yellow fever

• A flood

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Who is Polly?

• Mattie's sister

• A servant in the coffeehouse

• Mattie's best friend

• A neighbor

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What does Mattie dream of doing in the future?

• Becoming a teacher

• Traveling to Paris

• Running her own business

• Becoming a doctor

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How does the news of the fever spread throughout the city?

• Through newspapers

• By people talking

• Through official announcements

• By letters

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What is Mattie's relationship with Nathaniel Benson?

• They are cousins.

• They are enemies.

• They are friends with the potential for romance.

• They are brother and sister.

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What does Mattie's mother insist she do every morning, which Mattie dislikes?

• Clean the stables

• Practice the piano

• Wake up early to help with the coffeehouse

• Attend morning church services

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