Fever 1793-excerpt

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What does the yellow rag on the houses signify?

Back

A warning of fever.

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What does Matilda's grandfather say about writing to the Ludingtons?

Back

It won't do any good.

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What does Mrs. Bowles say about the streets of Philadelphia?

Back

They are more dangerous than a nightmare.

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What does Mrs. Bowles offer Matilda as a potential job?

Back

Helping at the orphanage.

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What does Mrs. Bowles suggest might happen to Susannah after the fever is over?

Back

She will be hired as a servant.

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What is the main setting of 'Fever 1793'?

Back

Philadelphia during the yellow fever epidemic.

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Who is the main character in 'Fever 1793'?

Back

Matilda Cook.

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What is yellow fever?

Back

A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever and other symptoms.

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What role does Matilda's mother play in her life?

Back

She runs the family coffeehouse and is a guiding figure for Matilda.

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What does the fever symbolize in the story?

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The chaos and fear experienced during the epidemic.