Fever Chapters 19-22 Flashcards

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What was Mattie dreaming about at the beginning of Chapter 19?

Roast beef, vegetables, and bread

What wakes Mattie?

Heavy footsteps outside the window

How did the robbers get into the coffeehouse?

Through the open windows

Why does Mattie not want to wake Grandfather for help?

She is afraid that the robbers will attack both of them. Signup and view all the answers

Who has come into the coffeehouse?

Robbers Signup and view all the answers

How does Mattie hurt her foot?

She steps on a sharp rock trying to escape the robbers Signup and view all the answers

Why did the tall man want to catch Mattie?

She will tell them where the money is hidden Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Grandfather comes downstairs?

He has a gun for protection and he demands that the man moves away from Mattie. When he does not move, Grandfather fires the gun, sending him into the wall and attacking. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mattie get rid of the robbers?

She grabs Grandfather's sword and stabs the tall man in the shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Mattie wants to go fetch a doctor for Grandfather Cook?

He makes her stay and tells her how proud of her he is, and then dies. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie get from the coffeehouse for Grandfather's burial?

The portrait of Grandmother Signup and view all the answers

What awakens Mattie the morning after Grandfather Cook dies?

The sound of the corpse collector walking down the street with a cart calling for dead bodies. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mattie help the man pushing the cart?

She takes one of the handles. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mattie decide to call the corpse collector for Grandfather?

She realizes the heat will cause his body to decompose quickly, and she has no way to get his body to the cemetery. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie demand from the gravediggers?

That they not bury Grandfather without a prayer. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie do when she can't find a minister for Grandfather's Christian burial rites?

She takes an offered Bible and reads a Psalm. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie find when she goes to the market?

There is no one there. She sees a basket that she thinks may contain food but it is filled with rats. Signup and view all the answers

How many people does Mr. Brown tell Mattie have died?

Three thousand Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does Mr. Brown say that he is now reporting in his newspaper?

Mr. Brown is reporting physicians' orders and orders from the mayor. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie ask Mr. Brown to do?

Place an ad to help her find her mother. Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the printer run an ad looking for Mattie's mother?

He does not have enough paper to run a newspaper. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie find at the end of Chapter 20?

An orphaned young girl. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nell?

The little orphan girl that Mattie found. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Nell's mother?

Mattie finds Nell's mother's corpse in the house Nell was crying in. She had recently died of yellow fever. Signup and view all the answers

One of the neighbors suggests that Mattie can find help for Nell by talking to whom?

Reverend Allen. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Mattie think she sees when she is walking to get help for Nell?

Eliza. Signup and view all the answers

When Mattie goes to Simon's house what is she looking for and what does she find?

Mattie is looking for Eliza but finds a family sick with the fever. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mattie escape the drunken soldier?

Nell bites him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie learn the Free African Society has been doing?

Bringing food and medicine and caring for the ill. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mattie decide is the only way to find Eliza?

She yells, 'Eliza!' as loud as possible into the street. Signup and view all the answers

How does Mattie react when she is reunited with Eliza?

She cries and cries in Eliza's arms. Signup and view all the answers

What is Eliza's reaction when she sees Mattie?

She hugs Mattie and cannot believe that she has found her. Signup and view all the answers

How is Nell acting throughout Chapter 21?

She will not let go of Mattie. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cooper?

A barrel maker. Signup and view all the answers

What does Eliza tell Mattie about Mrs. Cook?

That the last time Eliza saw Mrs. Cook she was going to meet Mattie and Grandfather at the farm. Signup and view all the answers

What farm does Eliza tell Mattie Mrs. Cook was going to?

The Luddington's farm. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Eliza take Mattie and Nell?

To her brother's home (Joseph). Signup and view all the answers

Who is Joseph?

Eliza's brother. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Joseph's wife?

She recently died of yellow fever. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Robert and William?

Joseph's twin boys. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mattie tell Eliza all of the details about what she has been through?

Mattie does not want to continue crying in front of Eliza. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mother Smith suggest that Mattie is doing more harm than good to Nell?

Mother Smith explains that Nell is becoming attached to Mattie which will make it harder for them to be separated. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 19 Highlights

Mattie's initial dream involves a feast of roast beef, vegetables, and bread.
Heavy footsteps outside her window abruptly wake Mattie.
Robbers enter the coffeehouse through open windows, posing a serious threat.

Conflict and Escape

Fearing for Grandfather's safety, Mattie hesitates to wake him, anticipating an attack.
The tall robber believes Mattie knows the location of hidden money.
In an attempt to escape, Mattie injures her foot on a sharp rock.
When Grandfather confronts the robber with a gun, he is knocked down after firing, resulting in fatal injuries.

Turning Point

To fend off the robbers, Mattie grabs Grandfather's sword and stabs the tall man in the shoulder.
Grandfather expresses his pride and love for Mattie before dying, leaving her devastated.

Grandfather's Burial

For Grandfather's burial, Mattie retrieves a portrait of Grandmother from the coffeehouse.
The morning after his death, Mattie is awakened by the corpse collector's call for dead bodies, prompting her to seek help.
She assists the corpse collector by taking a handle of the cart.

Grief and Loss

Mattie decides to call the corpse collector, aware of the decomposing effects of heat.
She demands a prayer before Grandfather's burial, showcasing her respect for his memory.
Unable to find a minister for the funeral, she reads a Psalm from an offered Bible.

Despair in the Market

At the market, Mattie finds it deserted, and a basket she discovers is filled with rats instead of food.
Mr. Brown informs her that three thousand people have succumbed to yellow fever in the city.

Seeking Assistance

Mr. Brown now reports physicians' orders and mayoral commands in his newspaper.
Mattie requests an ad to locate her mother, but the printer cannot fulfill this due to a shortage of paper.

Introduction of Nell

At the end of Chapter 20, Mattie encounters an orphaned girl named Nell, whose mother has died from yellow fever.
Nell's mother's corpse is discovered by Mattie in the home where Nell was found.

Community Support

A neighbor suggests that Reverend Allen might provide assistance for Nell.
While searching for help for Nell, Mattie mistakenly thinks she sees Eliza.

Encounter at Simon's House

Upon reaching Simon's house seeking Eliza, Mattie finds a sick family cared for by the Free African Society.

Escaping Danger

Mattie narrowly escapes a drunken soldier with the help of Nell, who bites him.

Community Efforts

The Free African Society is active in delivering food and medicine and caring for the sick.
Desperate to find Eliza, Mattie calls her name loudly into the street.

Reunion and Attachment

Upon being reunited, Mattie and Eliza share an emotional embrace.
Nell clings to Mattie throughout Chapter 21, reflecting her need for connection.

Conversations with Eliza

Eliza reveals the last sighting of Mrs. Cook was when she was headed to the Luddington's farm to meet Mattie and Grandfather.

Safe Haven

Eliza takes Mattie and Nell to her brother Joseph's home for safety and support.
Joseph recently lost his wife to yellow fever, adding to the community's grief.

Family Details

Joseph's twin boys, Robert and William, are introduced as part of his family.
Mattie confides in Eliza, needing to process her trauma without sobbing in front of her.

Nell's Future

Mother Smith urges Mattie to consider Nell's best interests, suggesting the orphan house is where she belongs, emphasizing the toughness of their situation.

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