Exploring Fever 1793 Themes and Concepts

What is the main setting of the novel "Fever 1793"?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

Who is the protagonist of "Fever 1793"?

• Eliza

• Matilda Cook

• Nathaniel Benson

• Polly Logan

What epidemic is the central focus of the novel "Fever 1793"?

• Smallpox

• Yellow Fever

• Cholera

• Influenza

Analyze how Matilda's relationship with her mother evolves throughout the novel. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer.

• Their relationship remains unchanged.

• They grow apart due to the epidemic.

• They become closer and more understanding of each other.

• Matilda becomes more rebellious and distant.

What role does Eliza play in Matilda's life in "Fever 1793"?

• She is Matilda's school teacher.

• She is a family friend and works at the coffeehouse.

• She is Matilda's aunt.

• She is a nurse at the hospital.

Evaluate the impact of the yellow fever epidemic on the city of Philadelphia as described in the novel. What evidence supports this impact?

• The city remains unaffected.

• The city experiences minor disruptions.

• The city is devastated, with many deaths and social disruption.

• The city becomes more prosperous.

What is the significance of the coffeehouse in Matilda's life?

• It is where she goes to school.

• It is her family's business and a central part of her life.

• It is where she meets Nathaniel.

• It is a place she avoids.

Discuss the theme of survival in "Fever 1793". How do the characters demonstrate this theme?

• By ignoring the epidemic.

• By fleeing the city.

• Through resilience and adaptation to the challenges posed by the epidemic.

• By giving up hope.

Who is Nathaniel Benson in the novel?

• Matilda's brother

• A painter's apprentice and Matilda's friend

• A doctor treating yellow fever

• A rival coffeehouse owner

How does the author use historical context to enhance the story in "Fever 1793"?

• By ignoring historical facts.

• By incorporating real events and details from the 1793 yellow fever epidemic.

• By setting the story in a fictional world.

• By focusing solely on fictional characters.