Choose the example that contains a correct superlative form of an adjective or adverb.

"He gave Grandfather the smallest of nods. . ."

Eliza is especially important to the Cook family because:

she is the one most responsible for the Coffeehouse success

In the early days of the epidemic, the church bells were rung. . .

once for every year in the life of a person who had died.

Which of these would be considered a COMPLEX sentence?

"After the sun set, Eliza set a candle by her bed."

A complex sentence. . .

has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause

Which quotation below is an example of a compound sentence?

"They don't visit the church, and God gives them the fever."

Grandfather managed to make arrangements to travel to the Ludingtons with:

a farmer, his wife, and their baby

Which of the following is the BEST description of Mattie's personality?

Spunky, brave, fiesty, caring, clever

Which sentence below is an example of an interrogative sentence?

"Why can't mother come with me?'

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1
All of these are true of Matthew EXCEPT:
He is the blacksmith's son.
He sometimes works at the forge with his collar open.
He works for the Peales.
Polly Logan had a crush on him.
2
Grandfather acquired his parrot:
on a trip to South America
in a game of cards
as a gift from President Washington for being a war hero
from a pirate
3
Which person is NOT one of the Ogilvies?
Colette
Harriet
Jeanine
Edward
4
At first Grandfather believes. . .
people were tougher in his days.
they should take advantage of the increased business.
the fever would soon pass.
All of these.
5
Choose the example that contains a correct superlative form of an adjective or adverb.
"Her pulse is fast and strong."
"She feels a little cooler to me."
". . .coffee urn, to serve the customers with more haste."
"He gave Grandfather the smallest of nods. . ."
6
Which sentence is IMPERATIVE?
"Why are you so horrid?"
"Apologize at once!"
"She did not suffer, Matilda."
"You are forbidden to speak to me in that tone!"
7
Eliza is especially important to the Cook family because:
she is the one most responsible for the Coffeehouse success
She is related to them.
She built the coffeehouse
She has been with Lucille since she was born
8
In the early days of the epidemic, the church bells were rung. . .
once for every year in the life of a person who had died.
every time there was a funeral.
to let people know the town was infected with yellow fever.
9
Who is the main character and narrator of the novel?
Polly
Eliza
Mattie
Lucille
10
This member of the Ogilvie family collapsed at tea due to the fever. . .
Jeannine
Colette
Pernilla
Edward
11
Which is NOT a correct comparative form of an adjective or adverb?
more quieter
older
more exciting
more patient
12
Which of these would be considered a COMPLEX sentence?
"Polly's late and there is work to be done."
"Don't forget your prayers."
"After the sun set, Eliza set a candle by her bed."
She was my friend!
13
The Eplers:
are a German couple
sell eggs and chickens at the market
all of these
resemble a chicken and an egg
14
Which comma rule is used? "All the same, a trip to the country sounds refreshing."
introductory element
coordinate adjectives
direct address
items in a series
15
An IMPERATIVE sentence
gives an order or command
expresses strong emotion
asks a question
makes a statement
16
Which of these is NOT true of Eliza?
She is a free woman.
Her husband was killed by a runaway horse.
She is the cook at the coffeehouse.
She has three children.
17
A complex sentence. . .
has two independent and two dependent clauses
has two independent clauses properly joined together
has one independent clause
has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
18
Which comma rule is used? "Mother worried even more than usual, but I was too hot to care."
coordinate adjectives
appositive
compound sentence
items in a series
19
Which quotation below is an example of a compound sentence?
"Grandfather fed a cracker to King George."
"I rolled the candy in my mouth."
"I grabbed the basket as he looked down to examine his shoe"
"They don't visit the church, and God gives them the fever."
20
What is Mattie's mother's name?
Polly Logan
Pernilla Peale
Lucille Cook
Lucille Peale
21
Adverbs often end in . . .
-ING
-LY
-ED
-NESS
22
Mattie has a crush on this young man:
Edward
Nathaniel
Matthew
Silas
23
After contracting the fever, Lucille Cook (Mattie's mother) does all of these EXCEPT . . .
sleep during the day.
beg for a doctor to come.
cry out for Mattie's father.
scream for Mattie to "Get out!"
24
Which verb below is in the PRESENT PERFECT tense?
listened
has listened or have listened
had listened
will have listened
25
Eliza takes the fever seriously because. . .
Two of these answers.
Reverend Allen has said bodies were piling up like firewood.
she lost a child to yellow fever.
she has heard about fever down by the river.
26
All of these are true of Nathaniel EXCEPT:
He is from a wealthy family.
He is an apprentice for the Peale family of painters.
He snatched an apple from Mattie's basket.
He sends Mattie a painting of flowers in a vase.
27
Grandfather:
all of these
is Captain William Farnsworth Cook
was an army officer his whole adult life
fought under General George Washington
28
Which comma rule is used? "Matilda, Polly's dead."
introductory element
coordinate adjectives
direct address
appositive
29
Grandfather managed to make arrangements to travel to the Ludingtons with:
a farmer, his wife, and their baby
the ice man
the Peales
the mail cart
30
Which comma rule is used? "We need extra eggs, hard cheese, pippin apples, and savory."
coordinate adjectives
appositive
compound sentence
items in a series or list
31
What is the Cook's orange tabby cat's name?
Silas
King George
Tabitha
Big Red
32
Which of the following is the BEST description of Mattie's personality?
Spunky, brave, fiesty, caring, clever
Silly, playful, easy-going, comical
Hard working, perfectionist, anxious, fearful, serious
Shy, obedient, cooperative, docile
33
Which of these is NOT one of the degrees of comparison?
positive
superlative
comparative
negative
34
Which sentence below is an example of an interrogative sentence?
"You can't send me away!"
"Why can't mother come with me?'
"Hold the basin right against her arm."
"Grandfather sat heavily in a kitchen chair."
35
Which sentence below contains DIRECT ADDRESS?
Mattie lives on 7th and High Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Are you thirsty, Mother?
At first, hardly anyone took the fever seriously.
Are you reading Fever 1793, our historical fiction novel?
36
Mattie's mother wants to send her to stay in the country with this family:
The Bensons
The Eplers
The Peales
The Ludingtons
37
The first person to die in the story is:
Colette Ogilvie
Matthew
Polly Logan
Mary Shewall

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