Worksheets"Fever 1793" Comprehension Check #3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why does Mattie feel she must act quickly after Grandfather’s death?
She fears the authorities will take her away.
She knows the hot weather will cause his body to decompose quickly.
She wants to leave Philadelphia as soon as possible.
She believes Grandmother is still waiting for him.
What does Mattie place under Grandfather’s arm before his burial?
His old uniform from the Fifth Regiment.
A Bible given to him by Mother.
Grandmother’s portrait.
A letter he wrote to her.
What does the scene at the burial ground reveal about Mattie's character development?
She has become selfish and reckless.
She has learned to depend only on adults for help.
She demands respect for her loved ones
She regrets leaving Bush Hill too soon.
What was Matilda’s first thought about what she should do after her grandfather passed away?
Go back to Bush Hill.
Hide in the Federal Gazette.
Find a new family.
Travel to the Ludingtons’ to look for Mother.
What heartbreaking discovery did Matilda make at the end of chapter 20?
A very hungry dog
A broken printing press
A small, abandoned child whose mother was dead
Her mother lying sick in the street
What is wrong with Nell’s mother when Mattie finds her?
She is unconscious.
She has already died from yellow fever.
She is delirious with a fever.
Based on the chapter, how is the Free African Society portrayed?
As indifferent to the suffering of others
As overwhelmed and unable to offer help
As brave, generous helpers during a crisis
As mostly concerned with their own members
What character does Mattie find after finding the drunken man?
Mother
Nathaniel
Eliza
Mr. and Ms. Epler
Why does Mattie start crying when she finds Eliza and is safe with her?
She is hungry and tired.
She feels overwhelmed by Grandfather's recent death.
Eliza told her bad news about her mother.
Nell got sick.
Who is Mother Smith?
Joseph’s wife.
A neighbor who helps the family.
Eliza’s aunt.
The new owner of the coffeehouse.
How does Mattie feel about her own actions after Grandfather's death?
Proud of how she handled everything.
Angry at the doctors for not helping him.
Guilty and blaming herself.
Unaffected and distant.
What does Eliza suggest should happen to Nell?
Nell should stay with Eliza and Joseph permanently.
Nell should be returned to her mother.
Nell should be taken to the orphan house.
Nell should come with Mattie to find her mother.
Why was the Free African Society asked for help during the fever?
They were trained doctors.
They had extra food supplies.
They had relatives who were sick.
People believed Black people could not catch yellow fever.
How does Mother Smith treat Mattie when supervising the housework?
She encourages her kindly.
She ignores her completely.
She criticizes her harshly.
She teaches her how to cook.
What is the condition of the orphan house when Mattie and Eliza arrive?
It is organized and quiet.
It is empty and abandoned.
It is full and chaotic with crying children.
It is closed because of the fever.
Why does the woman at the orphan house suggest that Mattie keep Nell?
She knows Mattie personally.
Nell reminds her of her own daughter.
The orphan house is overcrowded and understaffed.
The mayor ordered them to stop accepting new children.
How does Mattie feel after deciding to keep Nell?
Ashamed and guilty.
Relieved and joyful.
Angry and bitter.
Nervous and uncertain.
What surprising story does Eliza share about Colette Ogilvie, the girl who had passed out of fever some chapters ago?
Colette’s illness was a ruse to escape from her family.
Colette had secretly married her French tutor before getting sick.
Colette died tragically, leaving her family devastated.
Colette's family disowned her after the illness.
What is the main activity Mattie is involved when she joins the Free African Society?
Cooking meals for the sick.
Caring for the sick and dying.
Trading goods with merchants.
Gathering resources for survival
What is the emotional atmosphere in the room when Mattie and Eliza return home to Joseph in chapter 24?
Joy and relief
Confusion and chaos
Sorrow and grief
Anger and frustration
