Fever 1793: Key Concepts and Characters

The video tutorial discusses the book 'Fever 1793' by Marie Hales Anderson, focusing on the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. It follows Matilda, a young girl with dreams for her family's coffee house, as she navigates the challenges posed by the outbreak. The story highlights her journey to the countryside, her return to a deserted Philadelphia, and her efforts to help others. The video also provides historical context, explaining the real events and figures involved in the epidemic, such as Dr. Benjamin Rush and the mass burials. The narrative concludes with the city's recovery following the first frost.

Who is the main character in 'Fever 1793'?

• Eliza

• Matilda

• Polly

• Nell

What was Matilda's dream for her family's business?

• To start a bookstore

• To have the best coffee house in Philadelphia

• To open a bakery

• To run a successful inn

What illness begins to spread in Philadelphia?

• Yellow fever

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Cholera

Why were Matilda and her grandfather sent to the countryside?

• To start a new business

• To escape the yellow fever

• To find better education

• To visit relatives

Where does Matilda recover from her illness?

• At home

• Bush Hill Hospital

• Eliza's house

• A countryside inn

Who does Matilda find in the deserted Philadelphia?

• Her mother

• Dr. Rush

• Nell

• Eliza

What is the significance of the first frost in the story?

• It marks the end of the epidemic

• It causes more illness

• It leads to a food shortage

• It brings a new wave of settlers

Who was Dr. Benjamin Rush?

• A French doctor at Bush Hill

• Matilda's grandfather

• A real doctor who treated yellow fever

• A fictional character

What was the capital of the United States during the yellow fever epidemic?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• New York

What percentage of Philadelphia's population was killed by the yellow fever epidemic?

• 15%

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%