Fever 1793 Test Review
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Why will Matilda's mother not allow Matilda to take Polly's family food?
- A.
Because she wants Matilda to get back to work.
- B.
Because she wants to be the one to take them food.
- C.
Because she dislikes Polly's family.
- D.
Because she is afraid Mattie will become ill.
Correct Answer
D. Because she is afraid Mattie will become ill.Explanation
Matilda's mother does not allow her to take Polly's family food because she is afraid that Matilda will become ill.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How do the Ogilvie daughters treat Mattie?
- A.
They refuse to enter the same room as her.
- B.
They are very nice and offer her tea.
- C.
They are mean to her.
- D.
They befriend her.
Correct Answer
C. They are mean to her.Explanation
The correct answer is "They are mean to her." This can be inferred from the statement that the Ogilvie daughters treat Mattie poorly by refusing to enter the same room as her.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Before Mattie's grandfather came to live with her and her mother, what was his profession (job)?
- A.
He was an army captain.
- B.
He was a ship captain.
- C.
He was a carpenter.
- D.
He was a chef.
Correct Answer
A. He was an army captain.Explanation
The correct answer is "He was an army captain." This can be inferred from the information given in the question that Mattie's grandfather came to live with her and her mother. The profession of being an army captain suggests that he had a military background and served as a captain in the army.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What language are the Ogilvie girls studying?
- A.
Latin
- B.
Spanish
- C.
French
- D.
English
Correct Answer
C. FrenchExplanation
The Ogilvie girls are studying French.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why does Eliza leave the coffeeshop every night instead of just staying there?
- A.
She is too tired to help Mrs. Cook and Mattie.
- B.
Her brother's family is expecting her.
- C.
She is afraid of getting the fever.
- D.
She wants to go home.
Correct Answer
B. Her brother's family is expecting her.Explanation
Eliza leaves the coffeeshop every night because her brother's family is expecting her. This implies that Eliza has a responsibility or commitment towards her brother's family, which is why she chooses to leave instead of staying at the coffeeshop. It is likely that Eliza has some duties or tasks to fulfill at her brother's home, making it necessary for her to leave the coffeeshop and go to her brother's family.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Why did the robbers want to catch Mattie?
- A.
They thought she would show them where money was hidden.
- B.
They were trying to kill her.
- C.
They thought she had the fever.
- D.
They wanted to help her.
Correct Answer
A. They thought she would show them where money was hidden.Explanation
The robbers wanted to catch Mattie because they believed that she would be able to lead them to the hidden money. This suggests that they were motivated by greed and were willing to harm or capture Mattie in order to obtain the money.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why does the driver throw Grandfather and Mattie off the wagon?
- A.
Mattie is rude to the farmer.
- B.
They weigh too much for the horse to support.
- C.
Mattie has fallen ill.
- D.
Grandfather has fallen ill.
Correct Answer
D. Grandfather has fallen ill.Explanation
The driver throws Grandfather and Mattie off the wagon because Grandfather has fallen ill.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the response of the customers in the coffeehouse when Mattie and her mother enter at the end of the book?
- A.
They cry.
- B.
They fall silent.
- C.
They cheer.
- D.
They carry on with their business.
Correct Answer
B. They fall silent.Explanation
At the end of the book, when Mattie and her mother enter the coffeehouse, the customers fall silent. This suggests that something significant or unexpected has happened, causing the customers to stop talking or making noise. The silence could indicate surprise, shock, or a sense of anticipation as they await the outcome of whatever event has occurred.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True or False: George Washington said Grandfather's only flaw was being too nice.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It was being too stubborn.Rate this question:
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- 10.
True or False: Upon returning to the coffeehouse, Mattie puts on her mother's clothes.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
She doesn't fit into hers anymore.Rate this question:
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- 11.
True or False: The dead are being buried in individual graves.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
They are being buried in mass graves.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Dr. Rush asked the Free African Society to
Correct Answer
take care of fever victims, bury dead bodies, bring food to the sick, care for the sick, help the sick, help fever victimsExplanation
Dr. Rush asked the Free African Society to assist in various tasks related to the fever outbreak. This included taking care of the fever victims, burying the dead bodies, bringing food to the sick individuals, providing care for the sick, and helping both the sick and the fever victims.Rate this question:
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Why were daisies falling from the sky?
Correct Answer
Nathaniel Benson threw them, Nathaniel threw them, Nathaniel threw them at Mattie, because Nathaniel threw them - 14.
This is what Mattie grabs to bury with Grandfather.
Correct Answer
a picture of Grandmother, a portrait of her grandmother, her grandmother's picture, her grandmother's portraitExplanation
The correct answer is a picture of Grandmother, a portrait of her grandmother, her grandmother's picture, her grandmother's portrait. This answer suggests that Mattie grabs either a picture or a portrait of her grandmother, indicating that the item she is burying with her grandfather is a visual representation of her grandmother.Rate this question:
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What clever business trick has Mattie developed to sell more food?
Correct Answer
give free samples to customers, give free samples, free samplesExplanation
Mattie has developed the clever business trick of giving free samples to customers in order to sell more food. By offering customers a taste of the food for free, it entices them to try it and potentially develop a liking for it. This strategy can increase the chances of customers purchasing the food, as they have already had a positive experience with it. By providing free samples, Mattie is able to create a sense of familiarity and trust with customers, ultimately leading to more sales.Rate this question:
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What is the setting of the story (time and place)?
Correct Answer
1793 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia 1793, 1793 PhiladelphiaExplanation
The setting of the story is in Philadelphia in the year 1793. This is indicated by the repeated mention of the year 1793 and the location being Philadelphia.Rate this question:
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At the beginning of the story in chapters 5 and 6, what does each ringing of the bell represent?
- A.
That someone died
- B.
That it was time for church
- C.
The age of the person that died
- D.
That God was watching
Correct Answer
C. The age of the person that diedExplanation
In the beginning of the story, each ringing of the bell represents the age of the person that died. This can be inferred from the context of the question, as the options provided do not mention anything about time for church or God watching. Additionally, the fact that the bell rings once for each year of the person's age further supports this explanation.Rate this question:
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