Chapter 5 Fever 1793

Which quotation BEST explains why Mattie had little time to mourn for Polly?

• I pecked his cheek and he slipped a piece of hard candy into my hand.

• I slaved from dawn until the stars shone: house chores in the

  morning, serving coffee in the afternoon, and cleaning after supper.

• “No, Matilda must stay home. I shall go.” Mother fanned herself with her hand. “It is uncommonly warm, isn’t it?”

• The Ludingtons had a farm with disgusting pigs and dogs that bit. Any place wouldbe better than the Ludingtons.

How many more people died at the beginning of chapter 5?

• 10

• no one died

• 55

• 64

Who does Mattie have a crush on?

• George Washington

• Mr. Epler

• Nathaniel Benson

• Tommy Jackson

Mrs. Epler thinks the fever infects only...

• Servants that work in the Coffeehouse

• The Santo Domingan refugees

• Black people who are free

• Sinners who don't go to church

Where does mother want to send Mattie?

• To the country, on the Ludington Farm

• Away with Eliza

• She wants her to stay

How would you describe Mattie's relationship with grandfather?

• It's getting worse. Mattie starts arguing with grandfather.

• They have a close bond. He seems to be on her side.

• Mattie is indifferent. She doesn't like any adults.

• Horrible

Why does the bell toll ring at the church at the end of the chapter?

• It's 12 oclock. It rings once every hour

• The clock is broken and the person who rings the bell died

• Everytime a person dies, it rings once for every year the person lived

Based on your reading of chapter 5 how would you describe Mattie?

• She's independent and responsible

• She's a liar

• She's a ninny

• She's very pretty and smart

Where does Nathaniel invite Mattie to go with him?

• On the hot Air balloon

• Fishing

• He invites her to take a walk with him

Why does Mother hesitate about sending Mattie to the market?

• She's afraid of the Fever that's spreading

• She doesn't want her to talk to any boys

• She thinks Mattie is lazy and wants her to do more work.