Chapter 8
What was the believed ratio of people to die due to yellow fever?
1 in 40 people.
What was Mattie responsible for taking care of when mother first became ill?
The coffeehouse.
What country was Dr. Kerr from?
Scotland
I became ill with yellow fever and was abandoned in front of the coffee house by a man with a wheelbarrow.
Mrs. Cook/Mattie's mother
Who did Grandfather fight against in America's battle for independence?
The British
DAILY DOUBLE!!! What document was the local printing press working on to distribute to the citizens of Philadelphia?
A list of advice/guidelines from health professionals.
What two symptoms of yellow fever does mother show in this chapter?
vomiting and yellow/red eyes.
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Which family were Mattie and grandfather going to stay with after leaving Philadelphia?
The Ludington's
It was my civic duty to stay behind and care for the ill patients of the yellow fever epidemic.
Eliza
What was the name of Mrs. Ogilivie's husband?
Edward
What group held a meeting for Eliza and other African Americans within the community?
In what way did Mattie and her mother show their true love for one another for the first time in the story?
They both shed tears.
What gift did Nathaniel include with his letter to Mattie?
I sent Mattie a painting of a bouquet of flowers and a friendly letter.
Nathaniel Benson
What is the name of grandfather's parrot?
King George
After Collette fell ill with yellow fever, what did she and her family do?
They fled the city.
Give two reasons mother wanted Mattie to leave and not care for her.
She didn't want Mattie to get sick and she did not want Mattie to see her in a moment of weakness.
What treatment did Dr. Kerr use on Mattie's mother?
Bloodletting
I diagnosed Mrs. Cook with an autumnal fever even though I'm not a real doctor.
Mr. Rowley
What was Collette's sister's name?
Jeanine
Why was Mattie hanging asparagus grass along the perimeter of the house and from ceiling beams?
It helped keep away flies and mosquitoes.
Why did Mattie not trust Mr. Rowley's diagnosis of mother?
She saw he only wanted money, smelled like alcohol and was dirty.
What was hung from the coffeehouse to signified it was closed/diseased?
A yellow garment
I am a doctor from Scotland who correctly diagnosed Mrs. Cook with yellow fever.
Mr. Kerr
What is a pestilence?
Disease