Fever 1793 - Chapters 7-8 Quiz

What is the state of business at the coffeehouse during the fever outbreak?

Question Answer Choices Business comes to a complete halt. Business remains steady as usual. Business slows to a trickle. Business booms with new customers.

What is the weather like during the fever outbreak?

Question Answer Choices There are frequent thunderstorms. The sweltering weather conditions will not let up. It is raining constantly. The weather is unusually cold.

What does Mattie discover when she runs ahead to the coffeehouse?

Question Answer Choices She finds her grandfather arguing with a man. She finds the coffeehouse on fire. She finds her mother lying insensible on the sidewalk. She finds a thief stealing from the coffeehouse.

What does Grandfather think about the seriousness of the fever situation?

Question Answer Choices He believes it is a minor issue that will pass quickly. He stubbornly refuses to believe that the situation is serious. He is very worried and wants to leave the city. He thinks it is a government conspiracy.

What happens to Colette Oglivie during the visit at the Oglivie mansion in Chapter 7?

Question Answer Choices She faints and is burning with fever. She starts arguing with her sister. She leaves the room in a hurry. She spills a drink on Mattie.

What does Mrs. Cook try to achieve during the visit to the Oglivie mansion?

Question Answer Choices She tries to find a future marriage partner for Mattie. She tries to secure a job for Mattie. She tries to sell coffee to the Oglivies. She tries to borrow money from the Oglivies.

What does Mr. Carris say about President Washington during the fever outbreak?

Question Answer Choices President Washington is visiting family in New York. President Washington is staying in Philadelphia to manage the crisis. President Washington has traveled to Europe for diplomatic meetings. President Washington has retired to Virginia for a respite.

What does the mayor's decree advise citizens to do?

Question Answer Choices Report to the nearest hospital for a check-up. Avoid those who are infected and mark houses of the sick. Stay indoors and avoid contact with anyone. Leave the city immediately.

What does Mr. Brown say about the conditions at Rickett's Circus building?

Question Answer Choices The building is well-equipped to handle the sick. The stricken are given ample food and water. The stricken just lie on the floor with little water and no care. The circus performers are taking care of the stricken.

What does Mr. Carris believe about the fever's impact on Congress?

Question Answer Choices Few would dare return even if Congress were called back. Congress will relocate to a different city. Congress members are immune to the fever. Congress will hold emergency meetings in Philadelphia.