Mathilda's Story: Comprehension Questions

The transcript introduces 'Fever 1793' by Laurie Halse Anderson, set in Philadelphia. It follows Mathilda's morning routine, her relationship with her mother, and her daydreams interrupted by reality. Mathilda observes her surroundings, performs chores, and reflects on the bustling streets of Philadelphia. She aspires to escape her constraints, symbolized by a balloon, and contemplates her future.

What year is the setting of the story?

• 1789

• 1765

• 1800

• 1793

What wakes Mathilda up in the morning?

• A ringing bell

• A barking dog

• Her mother's voice

• A loud alarm

What is the main feature of Mathilda's room?

• A fireplace

• A wooden trunk

• A large window

• A chandelier

What does Mathilda's mother do when she enters the room?

• Sits on the bed

• Opens the shutters

• Closes the door

• Lights a candle

What does Mathilda's mother often reminisce about?

• Her garden

• Her favorite books

• Her disciplined childhood

• Her travels

What does Mathilda's mother compare her childhood to?

• A fairy tale

• A disciplined routine

• A mystery

• A nightmare

What does Mathilda's mother think of her own childhood?

• It was boring

• It was perfect

• It was difficult

• It was adventurous

What does Mathilda's mother often remind her of?

• The war

• Her friends

• Her childhood

• Her chores

What does Mathilda's mother do as she leaves the room?

• Sings a song

• Turns off the light

• Continues talking

• Closes the door

What does Mathilda's mother think of her own childhood?

• It was adventurous

• It was boring

• It was perfect

• It was difficult