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Fever 1793 Chapter 6-10

Quiz by Jill

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  • Q1
    Matilda's family earns extra profits from the coffeehouse in August, but no one can agree on how to spend it. Which of the following correctly expressing the wishes of ALL THREE family members?
    Matilda wants to use it to expand the coffeehouse into a restaurant, her grandfather wants to save the money, and her mother wants to use it to go to the country.
    Matilda wants to save it for a trip to France, her grandfather wants to save it, and her mother to expand the coffeehouse into a restaurant.
    Matilda wants to expand the coffeehouse into a restaurant, her grandfather wants to open a store, and her mother want to save it.
    60s
  • Q2
    Matilda's grandfather refuses to believe that the deaths are related to yellow fever. Who does he blame for the weird sickness circulating through the city?
    The sailors who just came back from Europe
    The refugees and foreigners
    The lower class women
    60s
  • Q3
    Which of the following correctly tells the different ways Matilda's mother and 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.
    60s
  • Q4
    Why is Matilda's mother so eager to have tea with Mrs. Ogilvie?
    She hasn't been invited to a party since the death of her husband.
    She wants Matilda to be friends with Mrs. Ogilvie's daughters.
    She wants Matilda to become engaged to Mrs. Ogilvie's son.
    60s
  • Q5
    How do the Ogilvie daughters regard Matilda?
    They insult her at first, but then invite her to come back again after the got to know her.
    They stick their tongues out at her, prevent her from eating and insult her.
    They compliment her at first, but then stick their tongues out at her after they hear Matilda's mother talk.
    60s
  • Q6
    Which of the following shows the difference between the lower, middle and upper- class people in Philadelphia?
    The lower-class are all dying quickly, the middle-class are able to get health care and survive without any problems, and the upper-class are fleeing to the country.
    A lower-class have no where to get health care, the middle-class can't decide whether to leave their business or stay to make money, and the upper-class flee to the country for safety.
    60s
  • Q7
    What do Matilda and her grandfather encounter on their walk home from the printer?
    A group of people with the fever begging for money, food and help.
    Several dead bodies of fever victims piled in the street.
    Matilda's mother being dumped out of a cart, apparently sick with the fever.
    60s
  • Q8
    What symptoms of illness does Matilda's mother have?
    Yellow eyes, blood in her vomit, convulsions, and a fever.
    Yellow eyes, difficulty breathing, loss of hearing and a fever.
    Yellow eyes, sores on her body, a bad taste in her mouth and a fever.
    60s
  • Q9
    Why does Matilda's mother yell at her to leave?
    She is worried Matilda might catch the fever from her mother.
    She is angry at Matilda for not taking good enough care of her.
    She is embarrassed for Matilda to see her this sick.
    60s
  • Q10
    Once the doctor diagnoses Matilda's mother with yellow fever, what method of treatment does he try?
    Pouring ice on her body to bring down the fever.
    Cutting open her arm and bleeding her to get the sickness out.
    Giving her antibiotics to fight the disease.
    60s
  • Q11
    Matilda's grandfather has finally decided it is time to flee the city to get away from the spread of yellow fever.
    Other towns won't allow people with yellow fever to enter.
    Travel is expensive, and there isn't enough money for all three people to go.
    She is too sick to travel; it would surely kill her.
    60s
  • Q12
    What package does Matilda receive?
    A painting and note from Nathaniel.
    A package of small treats and note from Mrs. Ogilvie to come visit again.
    A knife from her grandfather to protect herself on the journey to the country.
    60s
  • Q13
    How is Matilda's grandfather dressed when they leave the city?
    In all black to mourn the sickness of Matilda's mother.
    In very old clothes, making him look poor.
    In his old military uniform, sword and all.
    60s

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