Fever Chapters 19-22 Flashcards

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.

Test your knowledge of Chapters 19 to 22 of 'Fever' with these flashcards. Each card presents a question based on key events and details from the chapters, enhancing your understanding of the text. Ideal for students looking to reinforce their comprehension of the storyline and characters.