Fever 1793, Chapter 6 Quizizz

What does Mattie's grandfather remember about during their conversation?

• The summer heat

• The thickness of river ice on New Year's Day

• The harvest season

• The spring flowers

Why isn't Nathaniel Benson a suitable match for Mattie, according to Grandfather?

• He is rude and a scoundrel.

• His painter apprenticeship will lead to nothing.

• He wants to quit his apprenticeship with Mr. Peale.

• Mattie's mother likes Nathaniel and Grandfather disagrees with her.

What humorous incident occurs involving Silas the cat?

• Silas gets stuck in a tree

• Silas falls into a bucket of water

• Silas chases a squirrel and causes a mess with the laundry

• Silas eats all the food on the table

What does Mattie's grandfather suggest they do with their extra earnings?

• Save it for a rainy day

• Buy a new house

• Open a regular store

• Donate it to charity

Why has business at the coffehouse been so much better, according to Mattie's mother?

• Eliza's cooking has become well known for being excellent.

• They added an upstairs meeting room for gentlemen.

• President Washington frequently visits their coffeehouse.

• People are protecting themselves from the fever by avoiding businesses by the docks.

Summarize Grandfather's idea about what the mayor should do to control the fever:

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Why doesn't Mattie want to attend tea at the Ogilvie's? (choose 2 answers)

• She doesn't like Edward Ogilvie.

• She has too much work to do

• She thinks the Ogilvie girls are snobs

• She doesn't like tea

What does Mattie's mother do to prepare her for the tea?

• Sews her a dress and fixes her hair

• Buys her new shoes

• Teaches her table manners

• Gives her a new book to read