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Fever 1793 Internet Scavenger Hunt

Based on the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson

Directions: Use the links provided to find the answers to the questions to build background about the novel Fever 1793. You must answer the questions in complete sentences.

1. In the opening chapter, Matilda's clothing is described. It is different from the clothes we wear today. List 4 articles of clothing worn in the 18th century that we no longer wear. (

  • You can click on ‘Anatomy of a Gown’ and ‘Anatomy of a Suit’

2. Yellow Fever is still a serious health risk today. How is it transmitted? What percentage of victims die from it today? (

3. Use this same website and list one preventative action that can be taken to control outbreaks of yellow fever.

4. Use the same website again. What are at least 3symptoms of a patient with yellow fever?

5. Some doctors thought that people of African descent were immune to Yellow Fever in 1793. How did African Americans help during this crisis in Philadelphia?(

6. Why did Richard Allen start the Free African Society? (

7. List two ways that earlysanitation and plumbing are different from today's methods.(

  • Skim the article and look at the bold headings to guide you
  • You want to find information about the 1700s to the 1800s since the book takes place during that time period.

8.What were the five largest cities in the US in 1800?(

9. Poor Matilda. She has so many rules! So did George Washington. He had to write down all 110! Copy number 16. What do you think it means?

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10. Dr. Benjamin Rush was an important figure in American history. List two facts about him. (

11. Matilda had Hoecake for breakfast. What are the ingredients?

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12. How did Hoecake get its name?

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  • Read paragraphs 1 +2

13. In the story, bells are rung to honor the dead. What is the most famous bell in Philadelphia? Write 2 interesting facts about that historic bell.

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14. Explore historic Philadelphia. What do you find most interesting? Where would you like to visit? Why? (

  • Explore the links at the top of the page, under the big picture and/or below it

15. Explore the author's web site. Write 3 facts about her.

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Reflection:What did you like about this activity?What questions do you still have about life in Philadelphia in 1793?