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Fever 1793 Chapter Detailed Questions and Expert Answers 2024
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Fever 1793 Chapter QuestionsWhere does Matilda live? - ANS Above a coffee house in Philadelphia
What business does Matilda's family own? - ANS They own a coffeehouse
Who is Silas? - ANS Matties cat
What historical event sparked an increase in Matilda's family business? - ANS
George Washington moved 2 blocks away from the coffeehouse
What happened to Matilda's father? - ANS He fell off a ladder and died of a broken
neck
Who is King George? - ANS grandfathers parrot that was won on a bet
Eliza is a black woman living freely. Explain how she is treated in society and how
she was able to earn her freedom. - ANS Since she is black, Eliza is treated
differently than white people; however, she is still free to do what she wants. Eliza
used to be a slave until her husband earned enough money to buy her freedom.
She describes that day as the best day of her life.
, What future does Matilda dream of for herself? - ANS She wishes to travel to Paris
and collect many jewelries and fancy clothes for her house. She will then buy an
entire block with schools and restaurants.
Why doesn't Polly show up for work? - ANS Polly died of a fever in the night.
Describe the atmosphere at Matilda's family business in the afternoon. - ANS The
coffeehouse is busy with people gathering to discuss news and politics, and they
sometimes gamble.
What rumor is circulating through the city? - ANS People in the city are saying that
a fever is plaguing people
Why is Matilda's mother thinking of sending her to live with a family friend in the
country? - ANS Matilda's mother is worried about the rumors of a fever in the city
and she thinks Mattie will be safe there
How does Matilda's mother feel about the boy Matilda has a crush on? - ANS
Matilda's motlier does not like Nathaniel Benson, she feels like he has no future
and is not a suitable match for her daughter
Aside from telling the time, why do the church bells ring? - ANS The church bells
ring to signify another death in the city They ring once for each year the person
lived
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