Fever 1793 Quiz: Chapters 1-4

Who is the protagonist introduced in the first chapter of "Fever 1793"?

• Eliza

• Matilda "Mattie" Cook

• Nathaniel Benson

• Polly Logan

What is the primary setting of the story in the first four chapters?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

Describe the relationship between Mattie and her mother, Lucille Cook, as depicted in the early chapters.

• They are very close and share everything.

• They have a strained relationship with frequent disagreements.

• They rarely interact with each other.

• They are business partners and nothing more.

What event marks the beginning of the fever outbreak in the story?

• The arrival of a ship from the Caribbean

• The death of Polly Logan

• A sudden change in weather

• A festival in the city

Identify the role of Eliza in the Cook household.

• She is a family friend.

• She is the cook and a close confidante.

• She is Mattie's tutor.

• She is a distant relative.

Summarize the main concern of the Cook family business in the early chapters.

• Expanding their coffeehouse

• Competing with a rival coffeehouse

• Dealing with the fever outbreak's impact on business

• Hiring more staff

What is Mattie's initial attitude towards her responsibilities at the coffeehouse?

• She is eager and enthusiastic.

• She is indifferent and uninterested.

• She is overwhelmed and anxious.

• She is rebellious and resistant.

Who is Nathaniel Benson in relation to Mattie?

• Her cousin

• A family friend

• A young painter and Mattie's romantic interest

• Her brother

What does Mattie dream of doing in the future, as revealed in the early chapters?

• Traveling to Europe

• Running the family coffeehouse

• Becoming a famous artist

• Owning a farm

How does the community initially react to the fever outbreak?

• They panic and flee the city.

• They ignore it, thinking it's just a seasonal illness.

• They organize a city-wide quarantine.

• They immediately seek medical help.