The Future
What is something Mattie dreams about in Chapter 1?
Blanchard's balloon
What is first name of Mrs. Flagg from Bush Hill?
Bridget
What are items Mattie wanted to add to Cook's menu before Mother got sick?
Real meals, including meat
What are number of months that are included in story?
5
What is Nathaniel studying to be?
Painter
What is place where Mattie, Grandfather, and even Mother were supposed to stay during fever?
Ludington's Farm
What is birthplace of Eliza?
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is being grown in Cook's garden?
Pole beans and potatoes
What is estimate of dead near the end of the book?
20,000
What was Mattie's father's occupation?
Carpenter
What is orphanage?
After Bush Hill -- Clerk's place for Mattie
What is name of woman met on wagon while returning to Philadelphia and who runs orphanage?
Mrs. Bowles
What is left to buy at marketplace as fever takes hold of the city?
Moldy cheese
What is the age of Nell and twins?
About 3
What is Grandfather's middle, family name?
Farnsworth
What is occupation Mattie might have had if Mother did not return and coffeehouse could not re-open?
Maid
What is name of minister who ran Free African Society?
Reverend Allen
What is available to Mattie and Grandfather while they were stranded in country?
Raspberries and rabbits
When was the last year fever epidemic hit Philadelphia?
1763
What is the name of sickness some people thought was affecting the city instead of Yellow Fever?
grippe
What are years when Mattie expects to marry Nathaniel?
In 1796 or 1797
What are names of men who thought they could treat people with fever?
Rowley, Rush, Kerr
What are items Nathaniel ate while in seclusion at the Peale's during the fever? Bonus: Name one more creature!
Birds, squirrels
What is number years to pass before Mattie and Nathaniel plan to marry?
3 or 4
What is nationality of those working at Bush Hill?
France