Fever and American Plague Final Quiz

By Diana Ouellette
Last updated over 7 years ago
10 Questions
Note from the author:
Fever/An American Plague Quiz

Yellow fever is a modern-day time bomb.” This is an example of?

One major difference in the New York epidemic of 1858 compared to Philadelphia was?

The most prominent feature of this chapter which the author uses in presenting history includes?

The first credible connection between mosquitoes and yellow fever occurred

Read the following passage:
The Washington Post denounced the findings in a November 2, 1900, editorial: ‘Of all the silly and nonsensical rigamarole of yellow fever that has yet found its way into print---and there has been enough of it to build a fleet---the silliest beyond compare is to be found in the arguments and theories generated by a mosquito hypothesis.’
The best definition of the word “denounced” is

Which statement below is true?

What is the best choice for a possible Theme for Fever 1793

In Fever 1793, the book ends at the same time of day as when it began. Why do you think the author chose to start and end the book when Mattie is waking up?

Look at the drawing from Harper’s Weekly, September 11, 1858 on page 126. Respond to the following questions:
1. State the setting of this drawing (Include time and specific location).

Name an emotion being portrayed by the artist which this drawing suggests. Explain your thinking.