Mattie's Experience During the Yellow Fever Epidemic

In 'Fever 1793' by Laurie Halse Anderson, Mattie Cook navigates the challenges of a yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. As the city is ravaged by disease, Mattie faces the death of her grandfather and the disappearance of her mother. She struggles to survive in a deserted city, seeking help and food while confronting the harsh realities of her situation. Through her journey, Mattie discovers inner strength and resilience, ultimately finding a sense of purpose amidst the chaos.

What year does the yellow fever epidemic take place in the story?

• 1800

• 1793

• 1776

• 1789

What does Mattie find when she opens the shutters?

• A parade

• A man with a cart of corpses

• A market

• A group of soldiers

How does Mattie react to her grandfather's death?

• She laughs

• She faints

• She runs away

• She vomits

What does Mattie insist on for her grandfather's burial?

• A horse-drawn carriage

• A military salute

• A prayer

• A large crowd

What Psalm does Mattie read at the burial?

• Psalm 23

• Psalm 91

• Psalm 100

• Psalm 150

What does Mattie notice about the streets of Philadelphia?

• They are flooded

• They are deserted

• They are bustling

• They are on fire

What does Mattie find at the market?

• Rats

• A new shop

• A festival

• Plenty of food

What does Mr. Brown tell Mattie about the city's population?

• It has increased

• It has decreased

• It has remained the same

• It has doubled

How does the woman react to Mattie's presence?

• She ignores her

• She welcomes her

• She attacks her

• She offers food

What does the child Mattie finds say about her mother?

• She's cooking

• She's broken

• She's sleeping

• She's at work