WorksheetsFever: 1793
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the genre of Fever 1793
Historical fiction
Realistic fiction
Non-fiction
Fantasy
What was the main setting for Fever 1793?
Present Day, Philadelphia
1995, Philadephia
Coffee shop, 1793
Philadelphia, 1793
What is a rising action of Fever 1793
Grandpa dies
The twins get sick
Mom returns
Mattie gets yellow fever
What is the climax of the story?
Mom returns
President Washington has returned
Polly dies
Grandpa dies
What is the resolution of the story
Mattie and Eliza reopen the coffee shop and mother returns
Grandpa Dies
Polly dies
Mattie Gets Yellow Fever
What is Brush Hill and why is Mattie there?
It is a coffee shop in the country. Mattie is there to get ideas for her family's coffee shop.
It is a nice hill in the sunshine. Mattie is there eating the pears she found for breakfast.
It was a mansion turned into a hospital for victims of yellow fever. Mattie is there because she has the fever.
It is a mansion turned into a hospital for victims of yellow fever. Mattie is there because her grandfather has the fever.
What do the members of the Free African Society due during the epidemic (choose all that apply)
visit sick
deliver food
deliver medicine
ignore the epidemic
What does the "hot air balloon" symbolize to Mattie?
Freedom and hope
Her love for Nathaniel
Her numerous dreams
Her love for Philadelphia
Which of the following is not a theme in the novel?
Strength is found in the most difficult situations
The fever was a hardship for many of the Philadelphia people
Suffering produces endurance
A family's bond becomes stronger in difficult situations
How did the French doctors differ from Dr. Benjamin Rush?
Benjamin Rush used natural treatments such as fresh air, sanitation, etc. while the French doctors bled their patients
Benjamin Rush bled his patients while the French doctors used natural treatments such as fresh air, sanitation, etc.
There were no differences between them
Matilda's grandfather is affected with the Yellow Fever
True
False
Who is Silas?
A 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 moved to another city to try and open his business in another location.
He fell off a ladder and broke his neck, causing him to die.
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 that 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 is a slave owned by Matilda's family and is happy with her life since they treat her with respect and kindness.
Why doesn't Polly show up for work?
She hears a 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 flirting 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.
How does Matilda's mother feel about the boy Matilda has a crush on?
She likes him and thinks it is a good match.
She thinks he is going nowhere in life and is therefore not a suitable match.
She fears he is too old for her daughter.
She thinks he is too easily angered and may end up hurting her daughter.
What is the resolution of the story
Mattie and Eliza reopen the coffee shop and mother returns
Grandpa Dies
Polly dies
Mattie Gets Yellow Fever
What is Brush Hill and why is Mattie there?
It is a coffee shop in the country. Mattie is there to get ideas for her family's coffee shop.
It is a nice hill in the sunshine. Mattie is there eating the pears she found for breakfast.
It was a mansion turned into a hospital for victims of yellow fever. Mattie is there because she has the fever.
It is a mansion turned into a hospital for victims of yellow fever. Mattie is there because her grandfather has the fever.
How did the French doctors differ from Dr. Benjamin Rush?
Benjamin Rush used natural treatments such as fresh air, sanitation, etc. while the French doctors bled their patients
Benjamin Rush bled his patients while the French doctors used natural treatments such as fresh air, sanitation, etc.
There were no differences between them
What are the pets' names?
Rex and Regina
King George and Silas
Mattie and Polly
Benson and Colette
What caused Yellow Fever?
Dancing
Over Eating
Coffee
Mosquitoes
Did Yellow-Fever really happen?
No
Yes
Mother is concerned about illness and wants to send Mattie
to the market to shop for supplies.
to the docks to check on tea and coffee shipments
to the Luddingtons' farm, with pigs and dogs who bite
to the Ogilvie's estate, with the members of high society
Why does Mother want to attend tea at the Ogilvie's
She misses getting dressed up for special occasions.
She hopes to find a rich husband for Mattie.
She wants to spend time with a friend from her wealthy days.
She wants to eat special foods and have a day off work.
