Mattie
TRUE or FALSE: Mattie is the protagonist of the novel, Fever 1793
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: The author leaves the reader in suspense by ending the book so the reader will buy the second book?
FALSE
TRUE of FALSE: Mother Smith has similar characteristics as Mattie's mother?
TRUE: they are both in charge and hard workers
TRUE or FALSE: Mattie never catches yellow fever.
FALSE
Where and when does the novel take place?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1793 (summer through fall)
What's one way Mattie convinces Eliza not to bleed the children?
1. She reminds Eliza how many have died when bled.
2. She reminds Eliza she survived without being bled.
3. The French doctors are more experienced and advise against it.
Why did Nathaniel Benson leave Mattie a note, flowers, and a painting?
He cares for her and doesn't want her to worry.
What happened to Matilda's father?
He fell off a ladder and died just weeks after they opened the coffee house. Mother is bitter about it and has never quite gotten over it.
True or False: Grandfather catches Yellow Fever.
FALSE-He is sick with a summer grippe
In the beginning of the novel, who is the antagonist?
Mattie's Mother (Lucille Cook)
When grandpa tells Mattie to take the lead, how does that make her feel?
Scared, nervous because she has never taken charge before.
Why didn't Mattie's mother want Mattie to visit Polly's family?
She was afraid Mattie would get sick.
Who is Nell and what is her relationship with Mattie?
Nell is the little girl Mattie found without a mother or father. Nell trust Mattie and clings to her. Mattie ends up keeping her instead of dropping her off at the orphanage.
TRUE or FALSE: Matilda's family runs a gym.
FALSE: The family runs a coffeehouse
Why did people wait for George Washington to return to the city before they returned?
Because he is their leader and if it's safe for him to return then it's safe for them.
Why is it important when Eliza tells Mattie she doesn't need her permission anymore?
It shows that Mattie is grown up.
Why was only food taken from thieves at the coffeehouse and not the strongbox?
People were hungry and out of food. Money was no good to them at the time.
Why does Mother yell at Mattie to leave her alone when she is sick?
She doesn't want Mattie to see her that way. Mother is normally a strong and hard-working woman. She is embarrassed to be seen in this way.
TRUE or FALSE: Eliza is no longer an enslaved person because she bought herself out of slavery.
FALSE: Her husband bought her out of slavery.
The rich and wealthy
In what ways has Mattie changed from the beginning of the novel to the end?
Mattie is much more independent, she trust herself and her decision making. She proves to herself to be a successful businesswomen. In the beginning she was still very childish in her ways.
Why did Mattie offer Eliza a partnership at the coffeehouse?
Mattie trust Eliza and they could both help each other.
How has Mattie's mother changed from the beginning to the end of the novel?
Beginning: mother was a hard worker, hard on Mattie, in charge.
End: mother is weak and needs to live a life of leisure.
TRUE or FALSE: The church bells would ring to signify death.
TRUE
What does the yellow balloon symbolize?
The hot air balloon symbolizes hope, dreams, a future.