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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Dolley Payne Todd go during the fever outbreak?

2. How many times did it rain in September, 1793?

3. How many died from the plague on October 7?

4. Who wrote that Death was riding triumphant on a pale horse at the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. How often had the College of Physicians promised to meet during the plague?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of news did Philip Freneau print during the plague?

2. What did George Washington do on November 10?

3. What did Dr. Rush do when the College of Physicians declared that the plague had not been caused by yellow fever?

4. What did Rev. Helmuth write about visits he made at night to visit the sick?

5. Why did it seem that the entire city had collapsed at the beginning of Chapter 7?

6. Where did water come from in 1793?

7. What other problems did Philadelphia have other than the plague?

8. What was the Ten-and-Ten treatment?

9. Who was Stephen Girard?

10. Why were the special committee members taking a risk when they borrowed money to run the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The mayor of Philadelphia, Mattthew Clarkson, decided to stay in Philadelphia during the plague. Using examples from the book, discuss the pros and cons Clarkson may have considered before deciding whether to stay or flee.

Essay Topic 2

Three members of a special committee formed by Mayor Clarkson stood out in the performance of their duties. Discuss Israel Israel, Peter Helm, and Stephen Girard and their work as volunteers on the special committee.

Essay Topic 3

The black nurses who cared for the sick were accused of price gouging. Discuss price gouging and how Mayor Clarkson dealt with the matter.

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