Fever 1793 (ch. 22-25)
What falls from the sky as Eliza and Matilda are walking from home?
Daisies
Who is Joseph?
Eliza's brother
Why is it difficult for farmers to come to Philadelphia to sell food?
Farmers are not allowed to travel in and out of the city due to restrictions placed by the government to help avoid spreading the fever.
Why does Dr. Rush want the black people to help care for fever victims?
He thinks black people are immune to yellow fever
What does Matilda learn about her mother from Eliza?
Her mother recovered from the fever and headed to the farm.
What is the situation at the orphan house?
It is overcrowded and running low on $. There are not enough people to care for all the children and food is running low.
Who is hidden behind the shutters in the house Matilda and Eliza pass on their way home?
Nathaniel Benson
Who is making a profit off the yellow fever?
Pharmacists and apothecaries
What odd ingredient are the people of Philadelphia putting in their bread?
Sawdust
What does Matilda find out about Colette Ogilvie?
She created a family scandal by eloping with her French tutor.
Why does Matilda decide to hurry up and take Nell to the orphan house?
She feels like she is being selfish. The longer she takes care of Nell, the harder it will be for the young child to be separated from Matilda.
Matilda is helping out at Eliza's house, acting more like an adult with each passing day. In what 3 ways is Matilda acting like a mature adult?
She gives up some of her food to feed the children, asks for extra chores, and helps care for fever victims.
Why is Matilda so against calling a doctor to help William, Robert, and Nell?
She knows he will bleed the children. After seeing how the French doctors at Bush Hill treated patients, she realizes that bleeding only makes the fever worse.
Once William, Robert, and Nell come down with yellow fever, Matilda suggests that Eliza take them to Bush Hill. Eliza refuses. Where does Matilda suggest instead?
The coffeehouse
What was Eliza's 1st question for Matilda?
Why she isn't with her mother at the Ludington's farm