Fever 1793 Quiz: Chapters 1-8

What is the setting of the story in the beginning of "Fever 1793"?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

Who is the protagonist of "Fever 1793"?

• Eliza

• Matilda "Mattie" Cook

• Nathaniel Benson

• Polly Logan

What is the name of the coffeehouse owned by Mattie's family?

• Cook's Coffeehouse

• The Philadelphia Brew

• The Cook's Cup

• The Coffee Corner

What tragic event happens to Polly in the early chapters?

• She moves away

• She gets married

• She dies suddenly

• She wins a prize

What is Mattie's relationship with her mother like at the start of the book?

• They are very close and share everything

• They have a strained relationship

• They rarely speak to each other

• They are best friends

Who is Eliza in the story?

• Mattie's sister

• A family friend

• The cook at the coffeehouse

• A school teacher

What is the main concern of the city in the early chapters?

• A political election

• A new law being passed

• The spread of yellow fever

• A drought affecting crops

What does Mattie dream of doing in the future?

• Becoming a teacher

• Traveling to Europe

• Expanding the family business

• Becoming a doctor

Who is Nathaniel Benson in the story?

• A local doctor

• A painter's apprentice and Mattie's friend

• A rival coffeehouse owner

• Mattie's cousin

What does Mattie's mother want her to do instead of dreaming about the future?

• Focus on her studies

• Help more with the coffeehouse

• Get married

• Travel to Europe