Narrator's Decisions and Observations

In 1793, amidst an epidemic, the protagonist navigates daily struggles, caring for children, and receiving advice from Mother Smith about Nell's future. The story explores themes of community, support, and decision-making as they visit an overcrowded orphanage, ultimately deciding Nell is better off with them. The narrative highlights the importance of relationships and the challenges of making difficult choices during trying times.

What is the main issue faced by the city in September 1793?

• Lack of water

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of cash

• Lack of food

What problem do the small children face in the morning?

• They refuse to eat breakfast

• They have trouble waking up

• They wet the bed

• They fight with each other

What decision is made after returning from the orphanage?

• To send Nell to a different orphanage

• To keep Nell with the narrator

• To find a new family for Nell

• To send Nell to the countryside

What does Mother Smith criticize about the narrator's housekeeping?

• The dishes are not washed properly

• The floor is not swept clean

• The windows are not cleaned

• The laundry is not done

What advice does Mother Smith give about Nell?

• Find her a new family

• Keep her and raise her as your own

• Take her to the countryside

• Send her to the orphanage

What realization does the narrator have at the orphanage?

• Nell would be better off with her

• The orphanage is well-equipped

• Nell should be sent to relatives

• The orphanage is not crowded

What is the humorous story about the Ogilvie family?

• They had a family feud

• They moved to a new city

• They had a secret marriage

• They lost all their money

What is the final decision regarding the narrator's living situation?

• To move to the countryside

• To stay with Eliza and Joseph

• To live alone

• To return to the coffee house