Fever 1793 Novel Unit Test

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Setting of the story

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In and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1793

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Protagonist of the story

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Matilda

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Mattie Cook's description

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Strong, hard-working 14-year-old, self-doubts

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Central conflict in Mattie Cook's story

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Yellow fever epidemic threatens her city; she faces its consequences.

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Quote indicating first person narrative

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"I waited for Mother to throw off the quilts and scold us."

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Nell's fate in yellow fever outbreak

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Nell dies of yellow fever (NOT true)

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Reason Mattie and Grandfather can't reach Ludington's farm

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Mattie falls ill, unable to travel.

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Responsible for Mattie's well-being after Grandfather's death

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Eliza

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Mattie's love for her mother

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Nurses her when ill, fights against doctor, worries when apart.

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Impacts of fever epidemic on Philadelphia

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Mail service stopped, bodies piling up, deserted market