This novel takes place during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in philadelphia, an actual historical event. George washington and the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. By using our site you consent to our use of cookies. I chose to use this text because this was an event that really happened in the united states during the late 1700s. Fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson and lori earley. But fourteenyearold mattie cook doesnt get a moment to mourn the passing of her childhood playmate. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and selfreliance when. A prophecy 1793, visions of the daughters of albion 1793, the book of urizen 1794, the songs of experience 17934, europe.
Fever 1793 questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on fever 1793. In the middle of the book, the story becomes more melodramatic as it focuses on the main character as she tries desperately to find her mother and a place for her grandfather and her as the fever engulfs the city. Fever study guide answers by chapters nelson middle. Now they include polly, the serving girl at the cook coffeehouse. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other. Start studying 6th gradereading fever 1793 test chapters 1115. Fever 1793 kindle edition by anderson, laurie halse. Attempting to flee with her grandfather, mattie finds that escaping disaster wont be so simple. Inspire lifelong reading with ageappropriate books every month. Fever 1793 begins with good historical information for the reader who may not be aware of the situation in philadelphia. It takes place in philadelphia with fictional characters in real settings. What are some modern day epidemics that you could compare to the yellow fever outbreak of 1793.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Teacher editions with classroom activities for all 1291 titles we cover. Eliza, a free black woman, is the coffeehouse cook. What do you think was a possible effect of the yellow fever epidemic on the people of philadelphia. Lets see if you can get all of the answers right where did the story predominantly take place. A vocabulary list featuring fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, chapters 7. What part of philadelphia seemed to be most effected by yellow fever. Examine this map showing the deaths from yellow fever in philadelphia in 1793. An american plague of 1793 worksheets lesson worksheets. 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 vocabulary words with page numbers study guide by theparth1738 includes 20 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Learn fever 1793 book with free interactive flashcards.
Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. Fever 1793 study guide contains a biography of laurie halse anderson, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. I suggest that due to some death content and some violent scenes.
Yellow eyes, blood in her vomit, convulsions, and a fever. Before the united states capitol was used by the senate or house of representatives, it was used as a churchor perhaps more accurately as churches. What are some historical facts mentioned in fever 1793. What symptoms of illness does matildas mother have. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site.
A comprehensive database of fever 1793 quizzes online, test your knowledge with fever 1793 quiz questions. 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. Speak, twisted, prom, chains, catalyst, and fever 1793. Yellow eyes, more energy than ever, loss of memory, and a fever. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. This test is designed to test your knowldege about the book fever 1793. Which of the following correctly expressing the wishes of all three family members. Chapter 11 page 78 great numbers of citizens have shut up their houses and fled into the country letter of ebenezer hazcar philadelphia people have grown in their houses, with their childhood, now forced to leave by there parents for their own good. In a mixed atmosphere of mistrust, fear, and caring, matilda learns to cope with the loss of business, friends, and family. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Fever study guide answers by chapters posted feb 27, 20, 6. When you take the quiz, youll be asked about the character of eliza, why. Free fever 1793 worksheets and literature unit for.
In 2002, after the publication of fever 1793, catalyst was published by penguin under the viking imprint. Choose from 500 different sets of fever 1793 book flashcards on quizlet. 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. Eliza lying on the side of the road trying to get home, apparently sick with the fever. Worksheets are teachers guide, teachers pet publications, 8th grade, american history readers, fever 1793, fever 1793 study guide, books at the beach batb 2018 8th. Free fever 1793 study unit worksheets for teachers to print. A vocabulary list featuring fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson, chapters 16. A book written by laurie halse anderson about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. I suggest this to people who enjoy nonfiction and adventure. In 1793 philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook, separated. Printz honor book, and an ala best book for young adults, as well as several picture books, she lives in. Mattie cooks simple life in philadelphia is shattered when an epidemic of yellow fever rages through the city in the summer of 1793. The questions are set up like the parcc assessment containing a part a and part b for every question.
As the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 was laying its cold hand upon americas temporary capitol of philadelphia, plans for the development of the new capital city of washington were being realized. There were many things going on during the 1700s and some things get left out of discussions. Take our free fever 1793 quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. The acclaimed author of speak, which was a national book award finalist, an ala michael l. Our online fever 1793 trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top fever 1793 quizzes. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. The action takes place in the same high school as speak and features. Fever 1793 is the story of a 14yearold girl fighting to stay alive in the yellow fever epidemic. Misquotes carry yellow fever and they are all over in philadelphia because of the smells and garbage which means more people have the chance of being bit. Dc new york philadelphia philedalphia bush hill bushel previous.
Using prior knowledge and contextual clues below are the sentences in which the vocabulary words appear in the text. Name three things you want to learn about the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. The epidemic literally decimated the population of the city, killing 10% of its people. This quiz and worksheet is a helpful way to see how well you know the book fever, 1793 before moving on to other topics.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Matildas family earns extra profits from the coffeehouse in august, but no one can agree on how to spend it. The fever 1793 chapters 1120 quiz contains 10 multiple choice text dependent questions with evidence based answers based on the novel fever 1793 by laurie halse anderson.
The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 by jim murphy 17 total resources 7 awards view text complexity submit text complexity. Fever 1793 vocabulary words with page numbers quizlet. During the summer of 1793, mattie cook lives above the family coffee shop. Midbook test medium final test medium midbook test hard final test hard quiztest generator. The year 1789 marked the beginning of tremendous creativity for blake as he published his major works in the relatively short period to follow the marriage of heaven and hell 179093, the french revolution 1791, america. Fever 1793 extension activity during the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in philadelphia, sixteenyearold matilda cook gains new strengths. Displaying all worksheets related to an american plague of 1793.
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