Chapter 11
As the wagon heads out of the city, Grandfather has a coughing fit. The farmer is worried that the old man might have what?
The fever.
While grandfather rests under a chestnut tree, what does Matilda decide to get first for Grandfather?
Water.
Why is Mattie frustrated with herself?
She is upset that she isn't strong/brave enough for her Mom, Nathaniel Benson, and Grandfather.
Who is Barney? What is his occupation?
Person in charge of taking the bodies from the hospital to the pit to bury them.
What day is it?
September 22nd
DAILY TRIPLE!!!!
Grandfather review the three fundamentals of soldiering with Mattie. What are they?
Sturdy boots, a full stomach, and a good night's sleep.
After filling a canteen with water, what food does Mattie find to take back to her Grandfather?
Raspberry
What object does Matilda use to try to catch the fish?
Her petticoat.
Matilda learns that Brush Hill is...
A mansion turned into a hospital for victims of yellow fever.
Where is Mattie moved to for the final stages of her recovery?
The barn.
What countryside town is Grandfather and Mattie escaping to?
Gwynedd
When Mattie returns to Grandfather, what disease does she think he has?
"just a summer grippe".
Grandfather sends Mattie to find food and blankets from a farm. What does the first farmer do when he see her?
He shoos her away from his farmhouse, afraid that she has the fever.
What method of treatment does Mrs. Flagg prefer?
Bed rest (she opposed blood-letting) and a good bath.
What does Matilda think about Nathaniel?
He may be painting flowers for the Peale girls by now.
Why does the family (owner of the cart) leave?
They explained that Grandpa and Matilda were not part of their family and that they found them a few miles back.
Grandfather starts blaming himself for their situation, what does he call himself?
A "stubborn old fool".
On Mattie's way back to Grandfather, what food does she find to take back to Grandfather?
Pears from a pear tree.
What piece of news does Grandfather share in connection with Mother?
She recovered and was going to Ludingtons' to join them.
Why does Grandfather say Mattie will not go to an orphanage?
What is, "No kin of mine goes to an orphan house, not as long as I have breath in my body".
At the end of the chapter, what does the leader of the group tell Grandfather?
He must "take care of [his] own".
While calling himself a fool, why does Grandfather call Mattie 'captain'?
Because now she needs to take over the situation, make decisions, and take care of Grandpa.
What happens to Mattie at the end of the chapter as she heads back toward Grandfather?
She blacks out from heat and hunger exhaustion.
Grandpa says, 'My eyes closed against my will.' What does this mean?
He was very tired and he fell asleep.
What promise does Grandpa make to Mrs. Flagg?
"to take [her] to a ball one day"