Fever 1793 Chapters 11-15

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is the significance of The Ludington's Farm in 'Fever 1793'?

Back

It is a location where Grandfather and Mattie were heading when they got stopped.

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True or False: Yellow Fever only affected certain races.

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False. Yellow Fever could affect anyone, regardless of race.

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What does the term 'kin' refer to?

Back

Relatives or family members.

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What does 'famished' mean?

Back

Extremely hungry; starving.

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Identify an example of figurative language: 'He was probably painting flowers for one of Master Peale's daughters who watched him with stupid cow eyes.'

Back

This sentence contains a metaphor.

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What is the main theme of Chapters 11-15 in 'Fever 1793'?

Back

Survival and the impact of the Yellow Fever epidemic on the community.

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What role does Mattie play in 'Fever 1793'?

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Mattie is the protagonist who navigates the challenges of the Yellow Fever outbreak.

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What is the setting of 'Fever 1793'?

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Philadelphia during the late summer of 1793.

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What does the term 'epidemic' mean?

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A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.