Fever 1793 Chapter 1 Quiz

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of Chapter 1 in "Fever 1793"?

• Matilda dreams of traveling to France and escaping her chores.

• Matilda wakes up to her mother’s demands and begins her day at the coffeehouse, setting the stage for the story.

• Matilda’s mother falls ill and the city is in chaos.

• Matilda spends the day playing with her friends in the city.

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How does the setting of the coffeehouse in Chapter 1 impact Matilda’s daily life?

• It allows her to avoid all responsibilities.

• It gives her many chores and responsibilities to help her family.

• It makes her the most popular girl in town.

• It keeps her isolated from everyone else.

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What is the author’s main purpose in describing Matilda’s morning routine in detail?

• To show that Matilda is lazy.

• To introduce the reader to Matilda’s character and her daily challenges.

• To explain how coffee is made.

• To describe the weather in Philadelphia.

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Which statement best explains how the setting of Philadelphia in 1793 influences the events in Chapter 1?

• The city’s busy atmosphere means Matilda has many opportunities to play.

• The historical setting creates a backdrop where Matilda’s family must work hard to run their business.

• The city is full of modern conveniences that make life easy.

• The setting has no impact on the characters’ lives.

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Which of the following best summarizes Matilda’s attitude toward her chores in Chapter 1?

• She is excited to do them.

• She feels annoyed and wishes she could avoid them.

• She doesn’t have any chores.

• She is proud to do all the work herself.

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Based on evidence from Chapter 1, how does the author use the setting to reveal Matilda’s character traits?

• By showing how Matilda interacts with her mother and the coffeehouse, the author reveals that Matilda is both imaginative and sometimes reluctant to work.

• By describing only the weather, the author shows Matilda is always happy.

• By focusing on Matilda’s friends, the author shows she is very social.

• By ignoring the setting, the author keeps Matilda’s character a mystery.

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Analyze how the author’s description of the coffeehouse helps the reader understand the challenges Matilda faces.

• The description shows that Matilda has no responsibilities.

• The details about the coffeehouse highlight the hard work required and the expectations placed on Matilda.

• The coffeehouse is described as a place of fun and games.

• The author uses the coffeehouse to show that Matilda is always bored.

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What evidence from Chapter 1 supports the idea that Matilda wants more freedom in her life?

• She eagerly wakes up to do chores.

• She dreams of traveling and escaping her daily routine.

• She enjoys every moment of working in the coffeehouse.

• She never thinks about life outside Philadelphia.

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How does the author’s purpose in Chapter 1 help set the tone for the rest of the novel?

• By focusing on Matilda’s chores, the author creates a lighthearted and humorous tone.

• By introducing Matilda’s struggles and dreams, the author sets a tone of challenge and hope for the story.

• By ignoring Matilda’s feelings, the author creates a mysterious tone.

• By describing only the setting, the author sets a boring tone.

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Which of the following best explains how the setting in Chapter 1 shapes the main conflict introduced in the story?

• The setting makes life easy for everyone, so there is no conflict.

• The setting of a busy coffeehouse in 1793 Philadelphia creates challenges for Matilda, introducing the conflict between her responsibilities and her desires.

• The setting is not important to the conflict.

• The setting only affects the minor characters.

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