Character Reflections and Challenges in 1793

In 1793 Philadelphia, amidst a yellow fever epidemic, a family struggles to care for sick children. They prepare to leave the city, saying emotional goodbyes. At the coffee house, they face challenges in treating the children, debating whether to use bleeding as a treatment. Despite the dire situation, they find moments of hope and resilience.

What is the setting of the story introduced in the beginning?

• Washington, 1793

• Boston, 1793

• Philadelphia, 1793

• New York, 1793

What does Mother Smith send to the cooperage?

• A carriage

• A wagon

• A mule cart

• A horse cart

Why does Joseph decide not to accompany the children?

• He is too weak

• He believes they have a better chance away from him

• He has other responsibilities

• He is afraid of the journey

What do the characters do upon arriving at the coffee house?

• Leave immediately

• Go to sleep

• Set up a safe space for the children

• Prepare a meal

What is the main challenge faced by the caregivers?

• Caring for the children

• Escaping the city

• Finding shelter

• Finding food

What medical treatment is debated by the characters?

• Quarantine

• Bleeding

• Herbal remedies

• Surgery

What is the emotional state of the caregivers as they continue to struggle?

• Joyful

• Exhausted

• Indifferent

• Hopeful

What does the narrator reflect on towards the end of the story?

• A dream

• The past

• The future

• The present