1. Blanchard’s Yellow Balloon
To get to the site of the launch at the Walnut Street Prison, his best route would have been two blocks east on Market Street, then two blocks south to the prison. That would bring him close to notable places (the "President's House," the State House) and he would avoid until the last few yards the grim sight of Southeast Square (now Washington Square, then a potter's field just outside the prison walls).

2. Fever 1793 Class Starter
Pretend you are describing the Yellow Fever outbreak of 1793 to your parent. Give 3 Facts you know about Yellow Fever and what was going on in Philadelphia in *You must write 5 lines.

3. Fever 1793 Class Starter
Compare and contrast Mattie with a current day teenager. Find at least 3 things that are similar and 3 things that are different. *You must write 5 lines.

4. Fever 1793 Starter for Chapter 9
What is the worst illness you or a member of your family has had? How did it make you feel?

5. Fever 1793 Starter for Chapter 19
Write down a list of 5 important events that occur in chapter 19. You may use jot dots but you must write in complete sentences.

6. Fever 1793 Class Starter for Chapter 12
Look over chapter 12. Find a piece of text evidence to show that Mattie is growing up. Write down the phrase and explain why it shows Mattie is growing up.

7. Fever Chapter 1 August 16, 1793
1. Describe the setting in chapter 1. Time and place and include details. 2. Who is Silas? Who is Polly? 3. Give one example of foreshadowing in this chapter. What do you think it is foreshadowing? 4. Make a text-to-self connection with Mattie.

8. Fever Chapter 2 August 16, 1793
1. Why is Philadelphia a good place for African Americans to live? 2. Describe Eliza. Give 5 important pieces of information about her. 3. Why does Mattie think Eliza is the “luckiest person in the world?” 4. Grandfather calls Mattie a “Daughter of Liberty.” What does he mean? 5. What is the surprise at the end of the chapter?

9. Fever Chapter 3 August 16, 1793
1. How does Mattie know Polly? 2. Why is Mattie so upset? 3. Why doesn’t mother want Mattie to bring something to Polly’s mother?

10. Fever 1793 Chapters 1-3 “think About It”
What two facts and one opinion can you state based on the text?
Symbolism is giving special meanings to objects, events or relationships through use of a symbol. The yellow balloon on page 4 is a symbol of what for Mattie?
Describe the kitchen in Chapter 2.
Describe: Mother, Eliza, Polly, and Matilda.

11. Fever Chapters 4-5
What does Mr. Carris think is causing the mysterious disease?
Define: “I fell asleep in the necessary.”
Why is the coffee house making more money than usual? Why are the farmers charging more?
How would you describe Mrs. Epler?
What did the bell ringing stand for when someone died?

12. Fever 1793 Chapters 4-5 “Think About it”
Compare and contrast Mattie to a typical teen today.
What elements of historical fiction are there so far?
Write about a time you went to a flea market (Cow Town, Rice’s Market, Booth’s Corner). What did you see, hear, and smell? How is this experience different from going to a mall or shopping center?
Mrs. Epler thinks that the fever is due to what? Can you make a connection with her attitude and today’s attitude toward AIDS?

13. Fever Chapter 6
1. Make a connection with Mattie’s life and your life. Name 2 similarities and 2 differences.
2. What does grandfather say about the fever victims on page 38? How do you feel about this?
3. What does mother receive on page 41?
4. Why is she so excited?
5. How does Mattie feel about this situation?

14. Fever Chapters 6-7
How does Mattie feel about Nathaniel? How do we know?
What was Nathaniel’s job?
What does Grandfather say about fever victims on page 38?
Why does Mrs. Cook want Matilda to join her for tea at the Ogilvies’s? Why does Matilda agree to join her that afternoon?
Describe Jeanine and Colette Ogilvie.

15. Fever Chapter 7
1. Describe Mrs. Olgivie’s character (how does she look and act).
2. Describe Jeanine and Colette Ogilive.
3. What does Mrs. Olgilvie say about the fever victims?
4. What is your opinion of these people?

16. Fever 1793 Chapters 6-7 “Think About it”
What is your opinion of what Mrs. Olgilvie says about fever victims? Who does this remind you of?
What does Jeannine compare the coffee house to? Why does that upset Mother?

17. Fever Chapters 8-9
Why does going to the Ludingtons’ Farm sound better to Mattie now?
What is in the cart being pulled by the old man?
How does Grandfather react to Lucille’s illness? What does this say about him?
Why does mother insist that Mattie leave her alone?

18. Fever 1793 Chapters 8-9 “Think About it”
What changes do you see in Mattie’s character? What events are bringing about these changes?
What is the worst illness you or a member of your family has had? How did it make you feel?
Throughout the book, Matilda and her mother never say they love each other, yet we know they do. What evidence is there in the story that shows these two feel deeply for each other?

19. Fever Chapters 10-11
What does Dr. Kerr do to try and cure mother? Why? Do you think he will be successful?
Why does Grandfather have to tie a yellow ribbon outside the coffee house?
What has happened to Nathaniel?
According to Grandfather, a soldiers needs three things: _________, __________, and ___________.
Why did armed horsemen stop the wagon before entering Pembroke?

20. Fever 1793 Chapters 10-11 – “Think about it”
Who are the men the carriage meets on the way to Pembrooke? What does this say about the changes in society due to the fever? Were you ever turned away from something? Make a personal connection.
What are the foreshadowing events in chapter 11?
Make a prediction about Mattie and Grandfather.
Do you think it is fair for the town council of Pembroke to prevent fever victims from escaping the city of Philadelphia and entering their town? Why or why not?

21. Fever Chapters 12-14
1. Describe Mattie’s plan of action when she discovers the raspberry bush.
2. How did Mattie try and catch the fish?
3. What does the potato farmer do when Mattie approaches? Why?
4. What is really happening that Mattie doesn’t understand?
5. Mattie wakes up on page 98. Where is she?
6. What does she find out about her grandfather?
7. Who is Mrs. Flagg?
8. Why doesn’t Mattie want to be in Bush Hill?
9. Make a prediction about what happened to Lucille.

22. Fever 1793 Chapters 12-14 – “Think about it”
How have Mattie and Grandfather reversed roles? Give a specific example from the text.
In Chapter 14, war is a metaphor for what? Find evidence to support this.
How is Stephen Girard’s treatment different from Dr. Rush’s treatment? Contrast the two treatments.

23. Fever Chapter 14 Starter
How is Stephen Girard’s treatment different from Dr. Rush’s treatment? Contrast the two treatments.

24. Fever Chapters 15-17
Why was Matilda being moved to the barn? Describe the barn.
On the wagon ride, what did Mrs. Bowles suggest Matilda do?
Why shouldn’t Mattie leave her house once she returns to Philadelphia?
When Mattie and Grandfather return to Philadelphia, what changes in society have occurred?
What was the coffeehouse like when Grandfather and Matilda returned?

25. Fever 1793 Chapters 15-17 – “Think about it”
Identify a positive change in Grandfather. Make a personal connection. Has any particular experience brought about a positive change in you?
How does Mattie and her Grandfather’s relationship change when they return to Philadelphia?
List several examples of historical fiction elements in this section.

26. Fever 1793 Chapters 18-19 How has Mattie become like her mother?
List several differences between hygiene in 1793 and hygiene today.
Who are the people in Mattie’s house? Why are they there?
Describe the fight between Mattie, grandfather and the intruders.
What happens to Grandfather?

27. Fever 1793 Chapters 18-19 – “Think about it”
List several examples of how Mattie “steps outside the traditional female role.” Use text evidence to support your answers.
Why are there intruders in Mattie’s house? Can you think of a recent event in this country when many people forgot the laws of society?

28. Fever Chapters 20-22
What item does Mattie bury with her grandfather?
How does Mattie get the men to allow a prayer to be said before burying her grandfather?
What does Matilda find when she goes to the market for food?
Who is Nell? Why does Mattie go searching for the Revered Allen’s group?
What does Matilda learn about her mother from Eliza?

29. Fever 1793 Chapters 20-22 – “Think about it”
What does, “death was a heavy companion” mean? What type of figurative language is this statement?
How does Mattie differ in her attitude toward responsibility from her attitude at the beginning of the story. List several examples from the text.
Why did the Free African Society begin taking care of fever victims? List at least two reasons.

30. Fever Chapters 23
1. Why does Mother Smith think Mattie is being cruel to Nell? Do you agree?
2. Where does Mattie take Nell? Why does she do this?
3. What happens when they go to the Orphan house? How does Mattie feel about the outcome?
4. What do we find out about Colette Ogilivie?
5. Where do Eliza and Mattie see daisies?
6. What are the daisies foreshadowing?
7. Why doesn’t Mattie go back to the coffee house?

31. Fever Chapters 24
Who does Eliza say are the only people making a profit from the fever?
What odd ingredient are the people of Philadelphia putting in their bread?
3. What is Mattie helping Eliza with?
4. Why do they find Joseph crying?
5. Where does Mattie decide to go at the end of the chapter?

32. Fever Chapters 25-27
Why is Matilda so against calling a doctor to help William, Robert and Nell?
How does the weather change in Chapter 26? What will this mean for the fever?
Why does Matilda go to the market? Describe several changes between now and a few weeks ago.
Nathaniel stayed locked in a house with his employer, Mr. Peale, during the plague. Since they never left or let anyone enter, how did they survive with the food shortage?
What does Mattie decide to do with the coffee house? Why do they need a legal contract?

33. Fever 1793 Chapters 28-Epilouge
Describe the business at the coffeehouse.
What event sparks a massive return to the city for all the remaining people in the country?
What has happened to Matilda’s mother? Describe how mother has change? Use details from the story.
What is the yellow sun a symbol of on page 243?
Make a prediction about what will happen to each of the following characters: Mattie, Mother, Nathaniel, Nell and Eliza.

34. Book Cover Project
Front Cover: Picture, Title, Author – completely decorated Back Cover: Summary of the story, Reviews, Attention Grabber Inside front: 10 sentences about the Yellow Fever Outbreak in Philadelphia Inside back: A picture of your favorite scene with a 2 sentence caption