What do you think about the nurse and the grandfather? How do you think grandfather will react and what he will say to her when they leave bush hill.

Chapters 11-16

1.  As Matilda and her grandfather are traveling to the country with the farmer and his family, they come across four men on horseback.  Initially, who do they think these men are?


2.  How do Matilda and her grandfather end up stranded?

3.  What trick does Matilda use to find water for her and her grandfather?


4.  Why does Matilda's grandfather call himself a fool?


5.  While stranded on the side of the road Matilda's grandfather says, "We must form our battle plans, both for this skirmish and for the rest of the war."  What does he mean by this?

Discussion Questions

1.) Do you think that the grandfather knew he was getting sick?

2.) Do you think Matilda will ever make it home?

3.) How long do you think the grandfather has to live?

4.) Do you think Matilda and her grandfather will get sick from drinking from the river?

5.) What do you think the cause of Matilda passing out was?

Daily Summary

Write a daily summary of your reading.

Questions 1-4

1.) When was when grandfather was infected?





2.) Why did Matti and her grandfather leave Philadelphia?




3.) Did eliza get infected? If she did when?




4.) How many days does the fever last?