Fever 1793 Ch. 11-15

What is the importance of the character Nathaniel Benson in Mattie's life?

• He represents a potential romantic interest and a connection to her past.

• He serves as a mentor guiding her through challenges.

• He is a rival who competes for her attention.

• He is a family member who supports her decisions.

What does Grandfather teach Mattie?

• He teaches her how to cook and clean.

• He teaches her how to read and write.

• He teaches her how good soldiers think and act.

• He teaches her how to garden and farm.

Where did the clerk want to send Mattie once she recovered from the fever?

• To the orphan house.

• To her aunt's house.

• To the hospital.

• To a boarding school.

Why was Mattie and Grandfather kicked off the wagon?

• The doctors thought Grandfather was too old to travel.

• The wagon was overloaded with passengers.

• The doctors who stopped the wagon thought Grandfather had the yellow fever (he was coughing).

• Mattie refused to pay the fare for the ride.

While Mattie was recovering what did Grandfather do?

• He went back to the coffeeshop to check on Mother.

• He traveled to a different town for business.

• He stayed home to take care of the animals.

• He visited friends in the city.

What role does Eliza play in Mattie's life during the epidemic?

• Eliza provides support and guidance, acting as a mentor and friend to Mattie.

• Eliza is a rival who competes with Mattie for resources.

• Eliza is a distant relative who offers little help.

• Eliza is a doctor who treats Mattie during the epidemic.

What does Mattie's relationship with her mother reveal about her character?

• It shows her desire for independence and her struggle with responsibility.

• It indicates her complete dependence on her mother.

• It highlights her lack of ambition and drive.

• It suggests she is indifferent to her mother's expectations.

What is Dr. Deveze's main concern when he visits Mattie?

• To check if she is vomiting blood.

• To see if she has a fever.

• To assess her overall health.

• To discuss her diet.

How does Mattie's character develop throughout Chapters 11-15?

• She becomes more resilient and independent as she faces challenges.

• She becomes more dependent on others for support.

• She loses her confidence and becomes withdrawn.

• She becomes more reckless and impulsive in her decisions.

What happened to Matilda for Grandfather to carry her?

• She had the yellow fever, and carried her to Bush Hill

• She fell and hurt her leg

• She was feeling tired and needed help

• She was lost in the city