Fever 1793 Worksheet

Match each word to its correct definition.

• Abhor

• Not respectable in appearance

• Rouse

• Food/provisions

• Victuals

• To regard with disgust

• Pestle

• Tool for grinding

• Disreputable

• Awaken

Who is the protagonist of Fever 1793?

• Eliza

• Matilda

• Lucille

• Nathaniel

What happened to Matilda's father?

• He died in the war

• He fell off a ladder and died

• He drowned

• He left the family

What is the Cook family business?

• A tavern

• A general store

• A coffeehouse

• A bakery

What best describes Matilda's relationship with her mother?

• Respectful and close

• Warm and silly

• Distant and full of conflict

• She barely knows her mother

Why doesn't Matilda's mother want her to visit Polly's house?

• To avoid the neighborhood

• Fear of sickness

• Embarrassment

• Wants Mattie to work

What is a "strongbox"?

• Clothing

• Chest for valuables

• Cooking box

• Wharf tool

Why were the Cooks invited to the Ogilvies?

• Cleaning help

• Matchmaking

• Investment

• Gossip

How do the Ogilvie girls treat Matilda?

• Like a friend

• Kindly

• Rudely

• Jealously

What major event happens at the Ogilvie tea?

• Crash

• Colette faints

• Dog attack

• Insult