Setting
Who built their house two blocks from the coffee shop and people were interested in visiting this landmark?
Page 7
George Washington
How many times did the church bells ring in chapter 5?
Page 32
21 times
Who did Matilde see at the market when she was buying lemons?
Page 30
Nathaniel Benson (crush)
What do the people of Philadelphia think is causing the Yellow Fever?
The Refugees
The Docks
Bad Air In The City
What color was the ribbon that Eliza put in Matilda's hair?
Page 44
Green & Gold
What year did Matilde's father build the house and business?
Page 7
1783
How Quickly Did Polly Die?
Page 15
3 Quarters of an Hour
aka: 45 minutes
Why did Eliza choose to live in Philadelphia of all places?
Page 8
In Philadelphia she was free. Her husband bought her freedom. In Philadelphia the Quakers who lived there didn't believe in Slavery so it was a good place for her to live during this time.
How many eggs do you need to make Diet Bread.
Page 17 & 18
9 eggs (beat for an hour)
What River does Matilda live near?
Page 4
Delaware River
What did Matilde's mom's hands smell like?
Page 15
Lavender
Who could you not force Matilda to talk to?
Page 43
Edward Ogilvie
Where was William's (Matilde's Grandfather) favorite place to sit in the coffee shop.
Page 18
In the corner near the window and King George.
Where did Matilda's mom plan on sending her?
Page 25
To The Ludington's Estate (a family in the country)
What did Matilda hate to be called?
Page 11
Little Mattie
What was Silas the cat staring at in Chapter 6?
Page 34 & 36
A Squirrel hiding in a cherry bush.
Why does Matilda want to go to Polly's funeral so bad? Why do you think her mom wouldn't let her go?
Page
Matilda was good friends with Polly.
Mom didn't want her to get the fever.
What did Silas almost destroy at the very beginning of the book?
Page 2
Attempted to destroy the mouse but was successful destroying the quilt.