Fever 1793 Study Guide

Know these characters from the novel:

Joseph            
Mother (Lucille)         
Nell                
Silas                
Grandfather   
Mrs. Flagg

Nathaniel        
Eliza                        
Rev. Allen         
Dr.Rush          
Dr.Girard

Know these terms from the novel:

Coffeehouse            
Bush Hill            
Frost (Weather)                
Bleeding

Know and be able to write about these events from the novel:

The difference in Matilda’s plans for herself and her mother’s plans for Matilda

Eliza’s character versus how she is treated because of the color of her skin

Mother’s true feelings for Matilda

Be able to talk about Matilda’s life from the beginning of the novel to the end

Be able to talk about the positive and negative effects the fever had on Matilda

How do those who stay feel about those who return

How does the relationship between Matilda and Eliza change – is it positive or negative

Be able to identify the theme of the book and support it with examples from the book