Matilda's Observations and Decisions

The transcript describes a day in the life of Mathilda, a young girl in 1793 Philadelphia. She wakes up to her mother's demands and a mosquito's buzz, reflecting on her mother's perfect childhood. Mathilda daydreams about freedom and adventure, but is brought back to reality by chores and a mischievous cat. She observes the bustling city life from her window, dreaming of escaping her mundane routine.

What year is the setting of the book 'Fever 1793'?

• 1789

• 1793

• 1765

• 1800

Who is the author of 'Fever 1793'?

• Mark Twain

• Laurie Halse Anderson

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

What sound does Matilda wake up to?

• A rooster crowing

• A mosquito whining

• A dog barking

• A bell ringing

What does Matilda's mother complain about?

• The weather

• Matilda's laziness

• The noise outside

• The coffee house

What does Matilda's mother reminisce about?

• Her friends

• Her childhood

• Her travels

• Her favorite book

What does Matilda imagine while trying to go back to sleep?

• A sunny beach

• A quiet library

• A peaceful garden

• A giant yellow balloon

What does Matilda hit her head on?

• The window

• The bedpost

• The ceiling

• The door

What does Matilda decide about cleaning up?

• To do it later

• To ignore it

• To ask someone else

• To do it immediately

What does Silas the cat do?

• Climbs a tree

• Catches a mouse

• Sleeps on the bed

• Runs away

What does Matilda do with the dead mouse?

• Buries it

• Leaves it on the floor

• Feeds it to Silas

• Throws it out the window