WorksheetsFever 1793 Quiz: Chapters 1-8
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the setting of the story in the beginning of "Fever 1793"?
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington D.C.
Who is the protagonist of "Fever 1793"?
Eliza
Matilda "Mattie" Cook
Nathaniel Benson
Polly Logan
What is the name of the coffeehouse owned by Mattie's family?
Cook's Coffeehouse
The Philadelphia Brew
The Cook's Cup
The Coffee Corner
What tragic event happens to Polly in the early chapters?
She moves away
She gets married
She dies suddenly
She wins a prize
What is Mattie's relationship with her mother like at the start of the book?
They are very close and share everything
They have a strained relationship
They rarely speak to each other
They are best friends
Who is Eliza in the story?
Mattie's sister
A family friend
The cook at the coffeehouse
A school teacher
What is the main concern of the city in the early chapters?
A political election
A new law being passed
The spread of yellow fever
A drought affecting crops
What does Mattie dream of doing in the future?
Becoming a teacher
Traveling to Europe
Expanding the family business
Becoming a doctor
Who is Nathaniel Benson in the story?
A local doctor
A painter's apprentice and Mattie's friend
A rival coffeehouse owner
Mattie's cousin
What does Mattie's mother want her to do instead of dreaming about the future?
Focus on her studies
Help more with the coffeehouse
Get married
Travel to Europe
What is the significance of the bell tolling in the city?
It signals the start of the workday
It marks the time for church services
It counts the number of people who have died
It announces the arrival of important visitors
How does Mattie's grandfather contribute to the family?
He manages the coffeehouse finances
He is a retired soldier who helps with security
He is a storyteller who entertains guests
He is a gardener who grows food for the family
What does Mattie's mother do when she first suspects the fever is spreading?
She sends Mattie to stay with relatives in the country
She closes the coffeehouse temporarily
She calls for a doctor immediately
She ignores the warnings and continues as usual
What is the reaction of the city officials to the outbreak of the fever?
They immediately quarantine the city
They downplay the severity of the situation
They organize a city-wide evacuation
They call for international aid
What role does the marketplace play in the early chapters of the book?
It is a place where Mattie meets her friends
It is where the fever is believed to have started
It is a central hub for news and gossip
It is where Mattie's family sells their coffee
What is the mood in Philadelphia as the fever begins to spread?
Calm and unconcerned
Joyful and celebratory
Anxious and fearful
Indifferent and apathetic
