Fever, 1793 Chapters 6-10

Mother says that the coffeehouses's business is better because...

• People like coffee more now.

• People want to go into the city more and spend less time by the docks.

• Business by the docks is declining because people are afraid to go to the river because of yellow fever.

• They are selling food and coffee now at the coffeehouse.

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Grandfather says that the fever is caused by...

• refugees

• mosquitoes

• refugees from Barbados

• The river

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Why is mother so excited to have tea at the Ogilvie's?

• The Ogilvie's have daughters Mattie's age.

• Mother is bored and wants to gossip.

• Mother hopes that the Ogilvie's will help her expand the coffeehouse.

• She hopes that Mattie will be matched with their son, Edward.

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How does Jeannine Ogilvie insult Mother and Mattie?

• She calls the coffeehouse a "grog shop".

• She says Mattie isn't suitable for Edward.

• She says that the Ogilvie sons would never consider doing a trade business.

• She insults their clothing.

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What happens after Colette Ogilvie faints from the fever?

• The wealthy families begin to flee.

• The family loses more and more business.

• The grandfather dies.

• The bells toll more often announcing more deaths from the fever.

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What happens at Andrew Brown's print shop?

• Someone falls ill.

• They discuss the coffeehouse.

• Grandfather, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Carris exchange news about the fever.

• They discuss politics.

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Does Mother fall ill with yellow fever?

• Yes.

• No

• Yes but Dr. Rush says she does not have yellow fever.

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What happens at the end of chapter 10?

• Mother is diagnosed with yellow fever.

• Mattie receives a painting from Nathaniel.

• Mattie is sent away because Mother is ill.

• Mattie becomes ill with yellow fever.

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