1. Much of the first part of the story takes place in the Cook Coffeehouse. Describe the activities that go on there before , during and after the guests arrive.
2. At the time, no one really knew the true cause of the yellow fever epidemic. What are some of the possible causes suggested by various townspeople and doctors?
3. Toward the beginning of the story, Matilda wants to go to the market place in town. Why does she want to go there?
4. Why does Mrs. Cook want Matilda to join her for tea at the Ogilvies'? Why does Matilda agree to join her that afternoon?
5. 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 the two feel deeply for each other?
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ReplyDelete1.) Before the cook coffee house opens they get the food ready and wash the tables. During the day of the cook coffee house people stop in for coffee beans or even just breakfast. After the Coffee house closes they get the place cleaned up and lock the doors.
ReplyDelete2.) There is fever, coughing, sleeping 24/7.
3.) She wanted to get out of the house and away from her mother. She ends up running in to her "friend."
4.)She wanted her to go for a suitor.
5.) She didn't want her daughter to get the yellow fever and she wants to protect her from seeing polys body.