American Plague

Match the words with the definition.

• change in body that suggests disease

• symptom(s)

• identifying a disease from its signs

• delirious

• unable to think/ act clear due to fever

• abruptly

• a way that is sudden and unexpected

• diagnosis

How does the author's use of language in paragraph 1 contribute to the voice of the selection?

• it creates a light hearted and funny tone

• it creates a serious and urgent tone

• it creates a calming and relaxing tone

• it creates a horrified and anxious tone

What is the humoral theory?

• It's a theory that suggests that the body fluids in a human are off balance, so that is why people become ill.

• It's a theorty that suggests that the humorous bone in your body contributes to serious illness.

Why were Dr. Hodge and Dr. Foulke asked to help Catherine LeMaigre?

• They were close family friends and wanted to help out a sick friend.

• They were both familiar with Yellow Fever and understood how to cure this disease.

• They were both respected doctors and would be able to help out Catherine.

• They were responsible for getting Catherine sick, and they wanted to help her out.

Which text feature would be most appropriate for this selection? There will be more than one correct answer choice.

• a timeline of events leading up to the spread of yellow fever

• a map of Dr. Rush's home showing where he would study various illnesses

• a table describing the various stages of Yellow Fever and the symptoms

• a glossary of unfamiliar terms in the text, such as bile, putrid, humoral theory

In paragraph six, what is the meaning of the word "grave"?

• a burial place

• in a slow and serious m manner

• dignified in appearance or manner

• to carve

Why does Dr. Rush state, "all is not right in our city." (paragraph 6)

• The city was being plagued by Yellow Fever.

• The city had poor sanitation conditions and people were getting sick.

• The city was not doing enough to help people with Yellow Fever.

• The city was overwhelmed with poverty and people were becoming ill with Yellow Fever.

Reread paragraph 7. List the first stage symptoms of Yellow Fever.

Why is Dr. Rush familiar with Yellow Fever?

• Dr. Rush was the one who spread the disease, so he was familiar with the Yellow Fever.

• Dr. Rush had recently lost his daughter to Yellow Fever, so he was familiar with the disease.

• When he was sixteen years old, he had seen the symptoms of Yellow Fever while studying to be a doctor.

• Dr. Rush had known many patients who had died from Yellow Fever.

Why were Dr. Hodge and Dr. Foulke reluctant to tell people this was Yellow Fever?

• They were not ready to handle the many patients that need to be treated.

• They were afraid that people would not believe them.

• They felt Dr. Rush was wrong with the diagnosis.

• They did not want people to panic over this deadly disease.