Understanding Fever 1793

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

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Analyze how the yellow fever epidemic affects the social structure of Philadelphia in "Fever 1793".

• It strengthens the community bonds.

• It causes a breakdown in social order.

• It has no significant impact.

• It leads to economic prosperity.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Who is the protagonist of "Fever 1793"?

• Eliza

• Matilda Cook

• Nathaniel Benson

• Dr. Benjamin Rush

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Evaluate Matilda's growth throughout the novel. How does she change from the beginning to the end?

• She becomes more dependent on others.

• She becomes more independent and resilient.

• She remains the same throughout.

• She becomes more fearful and timid.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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

• She is Matilda's rival.

• She is a mentor and friend.

• She is a distant relative.

• She is a business competitor.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Discuss the significance of the coffeehouse in the novel. How does it represent Matilda's family and their struggles?

• It is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

• It represents the family's stability and survival.

• It is a place of conflict and tension.

• It is irrelevant to the story.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the primary conflict in "Fever 1793"?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

• By ignoring historical facts.

• By incorporating real events and figures.

• By focusing solely on fictional elements.

• By setting the story in a different time period.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the significance of the frost at the end of the novel?

• It symbolizes the end of the epidemic.

• It represents the beginning of a new epidemic.

• It has no significance.

• It symbolizes the end of Matilda's journey.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Critique the decisions made by Matilda's mother during the epidemic. Were they justified?

• Yes, they were always in Matilda's best interest.

• No, they were selfish and reckless.

• Some were justified, while others were not.

• They had no impact on the story.

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