WorksheetsDay 1- Fever 1793
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where does Matilda live?
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
What business does Matilda’s family own?
small printing shop
restaurant
dry goods store
coffeehouse
Who is Silas?
businessman friend of Matilda’s grandfather
A cat that lives with Matilda
A free black man who helps with running the family business
A character in Matilda’s favorite book
What happened to Matilda’s father?
He was killed by the fever.
He died when he fell off a ladder and broke his neck.
He moved to another city to try and open his business in another location.
He went bankrupt and was put in a prison for people who owed debt.
What is Eliza’s living situation like?
Her husband was able to buy her out of slavery, making her a free black. She is still treated differently than white people, but is free.
She is a slave owned by Matilda’s family. She is trying to buy her way out of slavery.
Her husband was able to buy her out of slavery, making her a free black. She is treated with the same respect as white people
She's a slave owned by Matilda’s family and is happy w/her life since they treat her with respect and kindness.
What future does Matilda dream of for herself?
She wants to be married to a rich and noble gentleman.
She wants to travel to France and one day own several businesses of her own
She wants to move to the country where she can enjoy the scenery and fresh air.
She wants to take over the family business and eventually pass it on to her children.
Why doesn’t Polly show up for work?
She hears rumor about the fever and is too scared to leave the house.
Her parents decided she is to marry a wealthy man who can support her.
She was too busy dating with Matthew, the blacksmith’s son.
She died overnight due to a fever.
Describe the atmosphere at Matilda’s family business in the afternoon.
The business has slowed down since most people are at work.
The business is closed to clean up from the lunch crowd and prepare for the upcoming dinner crowd
The business is packed with people talking about politics and news.
The business is full of children wanting after school snacks.
What rumor is circulating through the city?
Matilda will soon be married to Nathaniel Benson.
A fever is plaguing people, and it is originating from the area around the docks.
The British people are planning another attack.
The market is suffering because the weather has been so dry.
What is the name of the epidemic?
Ebola
Pneumonia
Yellow fever
Covid-19
What year did the fever take place?
2017
1793
1801
1739
What month did the plague hit?
September
July
August
December
Why is Matilda’s mother thinking of sending her to live with a family friend in the country, to the Ludingtons at Gwynedd?
Her mother is afraid that Matilda will catch the fever and die if she stays in the city.
Her mother is mad to Matilda.
Her mother is tired of Matilda’s attitude and laziness and wants to punish her.
Her mother cannot support her any longer due to the rising cost of owning a business.
Which of the following correctly tells the different ways Matilda’s mother & grandfather feel about the disease?
Matilda’s mother and grandfather both feel safe in the city as long as they stay away from the wharves.
Matilda’s mother wants to go to the country and her grandfather wants to stay in the city.
Matilda’s mother wants to stay in the city and her grandfather wants to go to the country.
Matilda’s mother and grandfather both want to go to the country for safety.
Aside from telling the time, why do the church bells ring?
To signify the start of another church service
To signify someone has just given birth
To signify someone has just been married
To signify another person has died
How is the community dealing with the many deaths that have been occurring?
People are very sad and upset, wearing all black to show they are in mourning.
They are all fleeing to the country to avoid the possibility of death and the city is becoming abandoned.
Many people don’t believe a fever is spreading. They say those who are dying are sinners or the deaths are just a coincidence.
They are trying to find doctors from other cities to help treat people and figure out a cure for the fever.
Where did Matilda and her mother go for tea?
The Ludington
Eliza's house
The Ogilves
Nathaniel's house
What happened to Colette Ogilve?
She died
She broke her hip
She ran off
She collapsed
Yellow fever spread through which nuisance?
Mosquito
Fly
Cockroach
Mouse
Who is the author of Fever 1793?
Laurie Halse Anderson
Mathilda Anderson
Laurie Holden Anderson
Lucille Anderson
