Why does Matilda need a lawyer to make Eliza a full partner in the coffeehouse?

Because Eliza is black, people may think she took advantage.

How does Matilda find water for her grandfather?

She looks for a willow tree, knowing water will be nearby.

What is the significance of the mosquito the author uses at the beginning of the book?

It foreshadows the source of the illness.

What has happened to Matilda's mother?

She survived the fever but has permanent health issues

property of money brought to a marriage by the wife's family

What does Matilda dream about for her future?

She wants to travel to France and own businesses of her own

Matilda is starting to act more mature. In what way is she showing she is growing up.

She is being selfless and trying to care for others.

Which of the following best describes Mother Smith?

"a deeply lined face the color of aged mahogany"

People return to Philadelphia and the town is coming alive again - what event brings them back?

President George Washington comes back

“We must form our battle plans, both for this skirmish & for the rest of the war.”

We need to get off the road & figure out how to survive.

How did Nathaniel and his employer survive the food shortage?

Mr. Peale collected and stuffed exotic animals that they ate

How does Lucille Cook feel about Matilda's crush?

She thinks he is going nowhere in life and is not suitable.

A mansion, A hospital to care for fever victims.

What historical event sparked an increase in Matilda's family business?

Businesses near the water had to close due to the fever

Why did Matilda decide to bury Grandfather in his nightshirt?

He always said that death is the eternal sleep.

Why does Matilda's mother want to send her to the country?

She is afraid Matilda will catch the Fever if she stays.

How do the Ogilvie daughters regard Matilda?

They insult her and prevent her from eating anything.

Which of the following best describes Matilda?

"a daughter of liberty, a real American girl"

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1
Why does Matilda need a lawyer to make Eliza a full partner in the coffeehouse?
To avoid taxes
So that Matilda's mother won't cancel the plans.
Matilda has complicated business plans
Because Eliza is black, people may think she took advantage.
2
What odd ingredient are the people of Philadelphia adding to their bread?
Potatoes
Ashes from coals after a fire
Sawdust
Insect repellent
3
All of the following are REAL HISTORICAL places except.
Potter's Field
High Street
Bush Hill
Cook Coffeehouse
4
How does Matilda find water for her grandfather?
She follows the bird and squirrels.
She looks for a willow tree, knowing water will be nearby.
She uses her skirt as a canteen to collect the rain.
Looks at the bottom on a hill, because water collects there.
5
The Free African Society has members working at Bush Hill
True
False
6
What is the significance of the mosquito the author uses at the beginning of the book?
It indicates how bad the window screens were back then.
The bug spray in 1793 was ineffective.
Matilda had a terrible allergic reaction to mosquito bites.
It foreshadows the source of the illness.
7
What has happened to Matilda's mother?
She survived the fever but has permanent health issues
She got to the Ludingtons and then died.
She died before she left Philadelphia.
She survived the fever and is fine
8
what is a dowry
property of money brought to a marriage by the wife's family
a trust fund
fancy jewelry
a type of headdress
9
The yellow fever outbreak affected the poor of Philadelphia more than the rich.
True
False
10
All of the following are REAL HISTORICAL figures except.
Dr. Deveze
Master Peale
Lucille Cook
Dr. Rush
11
All of the following characters/historical figures get the fever except.
Nathaniel Benson
Matilda Cook
Dr. Rush
Lucille Cook
12
What does Matilda dream about for her future?
She wants to travel to France and own businesses of her own
She wants her to marry a rich nobleman from the country.
She wants to move to the country.
She wants to be an English teacher.
13
What happened when Matilda found a broken doll in the street?
She cried
She found an orphan girl
She found Mother Smith
She found Eliza
14
Who is King George
Grandfathers Parrot
a blacksmith's workshop
the cat
The king of the United States
15
Matilda is starting to act more mature. In what way is she showing she is growing up.
She is wanting to get married
She is a leader in the FAS
She legally adopted Nell
She is being selfless and trying to care for others.
16
Which of the following best describes Mother Smith?
"a tired and bitter captain"
"a daughter of liberty, a real American girl"
"a deeply lined face the color of aged mahogany"
"Mrs. Kupilik's clone"
17
People return to Philadelphia and the town is coming alive again - what event brings them back?
There is a town hall meeting
The first heavy snowfall and christmas
President George Washington comes back
The market reopens.
18
When Matilda is sent to the country who travels with her?
Grandfather
Nathaniel
Eliza
Mother
19
“We must form our battle plans, both for this skirmish & for the rest of the war.”
we need to figure out how to make more money.
We need to figure out how to cure the fever
We need to get off the road & figure out how to survive.
What does G-pa mean? - we need to get back to mother
20
What does Matilda use to try and catch a fish?
A branch
Her sweater
King George
Her petticoat
21
What happened to Matilda's father?
He was killed by the fever
He moved to another city to expand the business
He fell off a ladder and died
He went bankrupt and went to prison for people who owed debt
22
How did Nathaniel and his employer survive the food shortage?
They killed their pets.
Mr. Peale had a thriving garden.
They dug an underground tunnel to the market
Mr. Peale collected and stuffed exotic animals that they ate
23
How does Lucille Cook feel about Matilda's crush?
She thinks he is going nowhere in life and is not suitable.
She thinks he has a bad temper and will be bad husband.
She fears he is too old for her daughter and will die soon.
She likes him and thinks he is a good match.
24
Aside from telling the time, what do the church bells do?
Signify that someone has just been married.
Signify that someone has given birth.
Signify the start of a another church service.
Signify that someone has died.
25
Why does Matilda decide to go to the Ogilvie's with her mother?
She wants cakes
she has a crush on Edward
Both red and yellow
She doesn't want to do chores
26
Who takes care of Mattie at Bush Hill?
Mrs. Bowles - head of the orphan house
Mrs. Flagg
Orphans
Grandfather
27
What falls from the sky as Eliza and Matilda are walking home?
Daisies
Feathers
Rain
Snow
28
What are Grandfathers last words?
Take Care
Love you
Keep Fighting
Good Work Soldier
29
What is Bush Hill?
A mansion
A hospital to care for fever victims.
The cemetery where Matilda suspects her mother is buried.
The hill where Matilda and her Grandfather got stranded.
30
How old is Matilda?
7
14
21
16
31
What historical event sparked an increase in Matilda's family business?
George Washington built his home a few blocks away.
There was a murder outside, bringing press & business
Businesses near the water had to close due to the fever
A battle took place right outside the business
32
Who is the narrator of Fever 1793?
Mother Smith
Grandfather
Matilda
Silas
33
What is Eliza's living situation like?
Her husband bought her out of slavery, she is a free black.
She is free, but treated differently than whites.
Both red and blue
She's owned by the Cook's and they treat her with respect.
34
Why did Matilda decide to bury Grandfather in his nightshirt?
His nightshirt is his nicest piece of clothing
He died in the night so it makes sense.
He always said that death is the eternal sleep.
He would want her to sell his clothes for money.
35
Who is the author of "Fever 1793"?
Lori Henderson Smith
Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Christian Anderson
Jerry Spinelli
36
Why does Matilda's mother want to send her to the country?
She is worried she will run off with Nathaniel Benson
She is tired of her laziness and wants to punish her.
She wants her to marry a rich nobleman from the country.
She is afraid Matilda will catch the Fever if she stays.
37
Who is Joseph?
Mattie's uncle
Eliza's brother
Eliza's husband
Eliza's father
38
Which of the following best describes Lucille (Mother)?
"a deeply lined face the color of aged mahogany"
"Mrs. Kupilik's clone"
"a tired and bitter captain"
"a daughter of liberty, a real American girl"
39
All of the following are names of animals in the novel except for...
Nell
Silas
King George
40
All of the following are REAL HISTORICAL medical practices used on Mother except.
the 10 and 10
Frequent baths and tea
Blisters
Blood letting
41
Matilda is taken to Ricketts Circus
True
False
42
How do the Ogilvie daughters regard Matilda?
They compliment her, give a gift & invite her back soon!
They insult her and prevent her from eating anything.
They make faces at her behind her back.
First they insult her, then invite her to come back again.
43
Which of the following best describes Matilda?
"Mrs. Kupilik's clone"
"a daughter of liberty, a real American girl"
"a deeply lined face the color of aged mahogany"
"a tired and bitter captain"
44
Eliza is important to the coffeehouse because she brews the best coffee.
False
True

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