Fever 1793 - Key Details Quiz

How old is Matilda Cook in Fever 1793?

Question Answer Choices Twelve Fourteen Eighteen Sixteen

Who helped victims of the yellow fever epidemic as summoned by Dr. Rush?

Question Answer Choices Nathaniel Benson of the Coffeehouse Reverend Allen of the Free African Society Alexander Hamilton of Bush Hill Thomas Jefferson of the State House

What color are Matilda Cook's eyes in Fever 1793?

Question Answer Choices Hazel Blue Green Brown

Who was the doctor mentioned in Fever 1793 who tried to cure the disease through bleeding?

Question Answer Choices Dr. Alexander Hamilton Dr. Jean Deveze Dr. Thomas Jefferson Dr. Benjamin Rush

What business does Matilda Cook's family run in Fever 1793?

Question Answer Choices A tavern A general store A bakery A coffeehouse

What significant event occurs when Mattie and her grandfather return to the coffeehouse?

Question Answer Choices They find it stripped and looted. They find it burned down. They find it filled with refugees. They find Lucille waiting for them.

What was Philadelphia's status during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793?

Question Answer Choices It was the largest city in the country. It was the capital of the country. It was a major port city. It was the center of the country's agriculture.

What does Mattie do in the morning at the Cook Coffeehouse?

Question Answer Choices She cleans the tables and sweeps the floor. She pumps water from the well and waters the plants. She grinds spices and makes gingerbread. She serves breakfast to the customers.

Who takes care of Mattie and the twins when they develop yellow fever?

Question Answer Choices Eliza Lucille Joseph Nathaniel

What event marks the beginning of the epidemic in 'Fever 1793'?

Question Answer Choices Mattie and her mother being invited to tea with a wealthy family. The death of Polly, the serving girl. The first frost of the season. The arrival of President George Washington.