If the president was back, then the fever was truly over. An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 philadelphia in this novel from laurie halse anderson where the plot rages. I need to know 15 mainimportant events that happened in the book fever 1793. How is it related to both negative things the fever and positive ones such as blanchards yellow balloon. Its late summer 1793, and the streets of philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. In the book, fever 1793, name the group who goes door to door helping the sick. Each question also has the page number on which the answers can be found.
In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, mattie learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Mama smith was the young white woman over the philadelphia orphanage. A comprehensive database of fever 1793 quizzes online, test your knowledge with fever 1793 quiz questions. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. Always up stitching quilts, spinning wool, she constantly kept herself busy. In order the better to regulate our conduct, we called on the mayor the next day, to consult with him on how to proceed, so as to be the most useful. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda learns to cope with the loss of. Describe how mattie has changed from the beginning of the book to the end. Use specific examples from the book to prove your ideas.
A vocabulary list featuring fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, chapters 16. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. This is an exhaustive, 279 question series of worksheets for the book fever 1793. This is an historical novel based on the yellow fever epidemic that hit philadelphia during the summer of 1793.
Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley, paperback. She has written numerous books for children including turkey pox, no time for mothers day, fever 1793, speak, catalyst, independent dames. What do you think was a possible effect of the yellow fever epidemic on the people of philadelphia. Match the cause, what occurred, with the effect, what happened because of the ocurrance. Take our free fever 1793 quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Using prior knowledge and contextual clues below are the sentences in which the vocabulary words appear in the text. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, chapters 1419. Set during the philadelphia yellow fever epidemic of 1793, its protagonist and narrator is a. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Examine this map showing the deaths from yellow fever in philadelphia in 1793. Mattie cooks simple life in philadelphia is shattered when an epidemic of yellow fever rages through the city in the summer of 1793. I threw my arms around nathaniel and planted a big kiss on his cheek. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson flashcards quizlet. Jasmin ruiz 16 year old mattie cook lives with hard working mother lucille, former captain grandfather and freed slave eliza who serves as there cook.
October 20, 2015 by ny mattie cooks simple life in philadelphia is shattered when an epidemic of yellow fever rages through the city in the summer of 1793. Laurie halse anderson began work on fever 1793 in 1993 after she came across an article in her local newspaper commemorating the epidemic that had devastated philadelphia two centuries before. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a 14yearold girl named mattie cook, who fights to survive the yellow fever epidemic. Mattie, her grandfather, and the farmers family ride the wagon out of philadelphia. I need to know 15 mainimportant events that happened in the book fever 1793 anyone who read it please help me. The book chronicles the evolution of the title character as she is pushed outside her. He fell off a ladder and died of a broken neck two months after the coffeehouse opened. This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Suddenly her struggle to build a better life must give way to something even more importantthe fight to stay alive. When the market reopens, that is a sign that the fever is over and people are safe to return to the city. She lives in philadelphia and has no additional siblings.
Edwards award for her contribution to young adult literature, and fever 1793 is an american library association best book for young adults and a new york public library best book for teens. What you never knew about the women and girls of the american revolution, chains and the impossible knife of memory. Historical fiction is great, and this book is well written. I had to read this book in 7th grade, but idk when some grades have to read it. A vocabulary list featuring fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, chapter 25epilogue. It does get really sad at times, but has a really good ending. What are some main events that happened in the book fever. The cook coffeehouse is also significant to the setting of this book. Fever spreads from the docks and creeps toward matties home, threatening everything she holds dear. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, mattie learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and.
Name three things you want to learn about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Dc new york philadelphia philedalphia bush hill bushel previous. She soon learns that the fever is everywhere, and she cannot escape it. Snyder, john 6th grade language arts great valley school district. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Lets see if you can get all of the answers right where did the story predominantly take place. This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fever 1793. The paperback of the fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, lori earley at barnes. Fever 1793 by laurie halse andersonbook club discussion. As matilda and her grandfather are traveling to the country with the farmer and his family, they come across four. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more.
Apr 10, 2012 this is a novel study to be used in the classroom with fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, chapter 25epilogue. At the end of the book the main character went to paris. I spoke with her mother, with mistress logan, mother answered softly, looking at her neat rows of carrots. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Published in 2000, fever 1793 is a young adult novel that tells the story of a 14 yearold girl named mattie cook, who fights to survive the yellow fever epidemic. This book takes place in philadelphia the book is about this girl named. Fever 1793 novel encyclopedia of greater philadelphia. In the book, fever 1793, who tells matilda she should take nell to the orphanage. What are some main events that happened in the book fever 1793. In the book, fever 1793, who is the elderly woman who helps nurse joseph back to health. Fever 1793chapters 28epilogue think about it contrast the first scene in chapter 1 when matties mother is trying to get mattie up to the first scene in the epilogue when mattie is waking.
Its the year 1793 and the only thing little fourteenyearold mattie cook needs to worry about is how to avoid her mothers scoldings. Fever study guide answers by chapters posted feb 27, 20, 6. Free fever 1793 worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Mattie and her mother travel to the ogilvies expensive and large home where they are greeted by mrs. These questions can also be used as study guide questions or for a quiz. Attempting to flee with her grandfather, mattie finds that escaping disaster wont be so simple. Edmodo if you need a hard copy of the questions, click on the button of the chapter questions you want to answer. Use any clues you can find in the sentence combined with your prior knowledge, and write what you think the underlined words mean on the lines provided. Her husband had saved up his horseshoeing money and bought her freedom right after they were married.
Fever, 1793 book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. The yellow fever epidemic of 1793 is breaking loose. Fever 1793 begins in august 1793, with 14yearold matilda cook awakening to a typical day. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson chapters before you read the chapter. When there is a town meeting called, everyone knows it is safe to return form the country. Then tragedy strikes the coffeehouse, and mattie is trapped in a living nightmare. Fever 1793 is a work of historical fiction by laurie halse anderson concerning a widespread illness known as yellow fever spread by infected mosquitoes that many people in philadelphia. What part of philadelphia seemed to be most effected by yellow fever. Print a copy of the fever 1793 literature circle questions printable for each student. The novel was well received and won several awards, including being named as a newbery honor book. Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl named matilda mattie cook who comes of age during the infamous yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia in 1793. A picture book, ndito runs, was a 1996 pick of the lists from the american booksellers association. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american.
Laurie halse andersons fever, 1793 is a novel about a fourteenyearold girl named matilda mattie cook who comes of age during the infamous yellow fever. Matilda lives with her mother and grandfather above the family coffeehouse. Vocabulary for fever 1793 flashcards create, study and. The fever will pass and these new customers will go back to the wharves.
Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. When president george washington returns to the city, all the remaining people in the country know it. Dec 03, 2012 what are you talking about fever 1793 was one of the best books iv ever read. The main character of fever 1793 is fourteenyearold matilda mattie cook, who is about to embark on a tumultuous. Fever 1793 laurie halse anderson duval county public. January book report a historical fiction novel for teens written by laurie halse anderson and steve scott. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, 5,000 or more people were listed in the. The file contains questions for each chapter an average of 9 questions per chapter. Matilda mattie cook is a fourteenyearold girl living above a coffeehouse in philadelphia with her mother, grandfather a former military man, a parrot named king george, and an orange cat named silas. The novel begins in august of 1793 in philadelphia. Oct 27, 2011 what are some main events that happened in the book fever 1793. The closest ive ever gotten to yellow fever was getting vaccinated against it prior to travel. What are some modern day epidemics that you could compare to the yellow fever outbreak of 1793.
What you never knew about the women and girls of the american revolution. Its an extreme scenario, and in order to respond to it, matilda has to grow up very, very quickly due to her situations and growing up becomes a matter of life and death. The book describes in graphic detail the symptoms, progress, and agonies of the disease, and how it destroys lives and families when philadelphia falls victim in 1793. Things go well running the coffeehouse until fever breaks out in philadelphia. Included are 36 questions broken down by chapter that can be used to complete a book club or literature circle on fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Matildas grandfather wants to open a store with the extra money, matilda wants to buy new equipment for the coffeehouse and try to expand their store into a full restaurant, and matildas mother wants to save the money because she fears yellow fever will take over the town and hurt business.
During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold mattie cook gains new strengths. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is a basic quiz over the book fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. Using the novel fever 1793 and internet links your group will research, write, and edit. The best picture book reading is a great way to integrate literacy into just. But the waterfront is abuzz with reports of disease. Free fever 1793 study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Start studying fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson. As the cemeteries fill with fever victims, fear turns to panic, and thousands flee the city. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Halse anderson, fever 1793 2000, young adult novel set in philadelphia. During the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook. Her title, speak, was named a 2000 printz honor book by the american library association and was a finalist for the 1999 national book award. When her mother becomes ill with the fever, mattie must flee from philadelphia.
Free fever 1793 worksheets and literature unit for. Fever study guide answers by chapters nelson middle. Lets see if you can get all of the answers right where did the story predominantly take. Fever, 1793 matilda mattie cook is a fourteenyearold girl living above a coffeehouse in philadelphia with her mother, grandfather a former military man, a parrot named king george, and an orange cat named silas.
Fever 1793 taught about philadelphia as a capital city of our country, president washington and the yellow fever epidemic which occurred in 1793. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The books came in excellent condition, and i think will become a favorite of my students as well as we read. The mayor should quarantine them on hog island for a few weeks and the fever would pass. Mattie is, for the most part, just a normal teenager. Mattie and her grandfather walk back toward philadelphia for about an hour but eventually grandfather cook becomes. Matilda will be coming of age during a crisis situation the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop with her.
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