Chapter Questions

Chapter 17: How does Mattie feel about her home and the changes happening around her because of the fever?

• She feels comforted and secure.

• She feels anxious and unsettled.

• She feels indifferent and detached.

• She feels excited and hopeful.

Chapter 18: How do different characters react to the fever, and what does that tell us about their personalities?

• The characters react with fear, showing their vulnerability.

• The characters react with indifference, showing their apathy.

• The characters react with courage, showing their bravery.

• The characters react with confusion, showing their lack of understanding.

Chapter 20: What feelings does Mattie have about her future as she deals with the challenges of the fever?

• Hopeful and determined

• Fearful and anxious

• Indifferent and detached

• Confused and uncertain

Chapter 21: How do the events in this chapter highlight the struggles of the people in Mattie’s community?

• By showing their economic hardships

• By depicting their social conflicts

• By illustrating their health challenges

• By highlighting their educational issues

Chapter 21: What personal challenges does Mattie face, and how do they help her grow as a person?

• Mattie faces financial difficulties and learns to be resourceful.

• Mattie struggles with loneliness and becomes more independent.

• Mattie deals with health issues and gains resilience.

• Mattie confronts family conflicts and develops empathy.

Chapter 23: How do the characters deal with the loss of loved ones, and what does that say about their strength?

• They become stronger and more resilient.

• They fall into despair and give up.

• They seek revenge on those responsible.

• They isolate themselves from others.

Chapter 25: How do the new characters Mattie meets affect her views about the world around her?

• They reinforce her existing beliefs.

• They challenge her perspectives and broaden her understanding.

• They have no impact on her views.

• They make her more skeptical of others.

Chapter 26: How does Mattie reflect on her past and how it influences her choices in the present?

• Mattie regrets her past decisions and tries to avoid similar mistakes.

• Mattie is indifferent to her past and focuses solely on the future.

• Mattie embraces her past experiences and uses them to guide her present choices.

• Mattie is haunted by her past and struggles to make decisions.

Chapter 26: What do the people in Mattie’s community do to help each other during the fever crisis?

• They organize a community fund to support the sick.

• They provide food and care for each other.

• They evacuate the city to avoid the fever.

• They hold daily meetings to discuss the crisis.

Chapter 27: What does Mattie learn about trust from her experiences in this chapter?

• Trust is easily given and taken away.

• Trust must be earned and is fragile.

• Trust is not important in relationships.

• Trust is always rewarded.