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Fever 1793 Chapters 22-25

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  • Q1
    What was Eliza's first question for Matilda?
    If she has seen what happened to the coffeehouse.
    How her grandfather's health is
    Why she isn't with her mother at the Ludington's farm.
    60s
  • Q2
    Who is Joesph?
    Eliza's brother
    Eliza's husband
    A leader in Reverend Allen's group
    60s
  • Q3
    What does Matilda learn about her mother from Eliza?
    Her mother recovered from the fever and is helping to care for fever victims.
    Her mother recovered from the fever and headed to the farm.
    Her mother had trouble recovering and was sent to Bush Hill.
    60s
  • Q4
    Why doe Dr. Rush want the black people to help care for victims?
    He thinks that black people are willing to help.
    He knows the black people in Philadelphia are not truly free.
    He thinks black people are immune to yellow fever.
    60s
  • Q5
    Matilda is helping out Eliza's house, acting more like an adult with each passing day. In what three ways is Matilda acting like a mature adult?
    She is cooking all the meals, caring for all three children by herself, and working to restore the coffeehouse.
    She legally adopted Nell, is working to restore the coffeehouse, and is considering getting married.
    She gives up some of her food to feed the children, asks for extra chores, and helps care for the fever victims.
    60s
  • Q6
    Why does Matilda decide to hurry up and take Nell to the orphan house?
    She hears a rumor that Nell may have a family in a neighboring city. She knows the orphan house will help her reunite with her distant relatives.
    She feels overworked caring for a child that is not hers. She know sit is not her responsibility to watch over Nell.
    She feels like she is being selfish. The longer she takes care of Nell, the harder it will be for the young child to be separated from Matilda.
    60s
  • Q7
    What is the situation at the orphan house?
    It is overcrowded and running low on money. There are not enough people to care for all the children and food is running low.
    Yellow fever is starting to plague the small children. A sick child was brought in by mistake and passed the disease on to most of the other children.
    The workers are finding homes for the children with relative elsewhere. Hardly any children are labeled as orphans since the workers can quickly contact other relatives.
    60s
  • Q8
    What does Matilda find out about Colette Ogilvie?
    She lost all of her family and is now living in the mansion alone.
    She created a family scandal by eloping with her French tutor.
    She told her brother about Matilda's visit, and now he is no longer interested in marrying her.
    60s
  • Q9
    What falls from the sky as Eliza and Matilda are walking home?
    Snow
    Feathers
    Daisies
    60s
  • Q10
    Who is hidden behind the shutters in the house Matilda and Eliza pass on their way home?
    Colette Ogilvie
    Nathaniel Benson
    Mrs. Flagg
    60s
  • Q11
    Why is it difficult for farmer to come to Philadelphia to sell food?
    Animals are now getting sick with the fever, leaving almost no meat for anyone.
    Farmers are not allowed to travel in and out of the city due to restrictions placed by the government to help avoid spreading the fever.
    Farmers have caught the fever too and several are dying, leaving few left to help harvest the food the sell in the city.
    60s
  • Q12
    What odd ingredient are the people of Philadelphia putting on their bread?
    Ashes from coals after a fire
    Insect repellent
    Sawdust
    60s
  • Q13
    Who is making a profit off the yellow fever?
    Hospitals
    Pharmacists and apothecaries
    Owners of large wagons
    60s
  • Q14
    Once William, Robert, and Bell come down with the yellow fever, Matilda suggest that Eliza take them to Bush Hill. Eliza refuses. Where does Matilda suggest instead?
    The Ogilvie mansion
    The Ludington's farm
    The coffeehouse
    60s
  • Q15
    Why is Matilda so against calling a doctor to help William, Robert, and Nell?
    She knows he will bleed the children. After seeing how the French doctors at Bush Hill treated patients, she realizes that bleeding only makes the fever worse.
    She knows that the doctors will try to take advantage of them, so she fears they may regret the decision later.
    She knows that Eliza and her family will not have the money to pay. She doesn't want them to sacrifice their home in order to get help.
    60s

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