Fever 1793 - Chapters 3-4 Quiz

Who argues that the yellow fever epidemic is not possible because the disease has not been seen in Philadelphia for more than thirty years?

Question Answer Choices Grandfather The doctor The lawyer Mr. Carris

What does the doctor believe may be in the making?

Question Answer Choices A cholera epidemic A yellow fever epidemic A typhoid fever outbreak A smallpox outbreak

What does Mr. Carris believe is causing the strange illness?

Question Answer Choices Contaminated water from the river Poor sanitation in the city The heap of rotting coffee beans on Ball's Wharf Spoiled food in the market

Who is known as Captain William Farnsworth Cook of the Pennsylvania Fifth Regiment?

Question Answer Choices Mr. Carris Matthew The lawyer Grandfather

Why does Mattie close her eyes and picture Polly happy?

Question Answer Choices To remember her friend To imagine a better future To avoid thinking about her chores To distract herself from the illness

What does Mattie shout at her mother in anger?

Question Answer Choices Why are you so mean? Why do you hate Polly? Why are you so horrid? Why don't you care?

Who does the government clerk suggest brought the illness to the city?

Question Answer Choices The local farmers The Santo Domingan refugees The soldiers returning from war The merchants from Europe

What task does Mattie's mother assign her for the next day?

Question Answer Choices Clean out the fireplace Wash the dishes Sweep the floors Prepare breakfast

What does Mother demand from Mattie after she shouts in anger?

Question Answer Choices Respect Silence Help with chores An apology

Why does Mattie's mother not want her to visit Polly's house?

Question Answer Choices Mattie has chores to do at home. Polly's family is not home. There is a sickness in the air. Mattie's mother dislikes Polly's family.