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Jim MurphyAn American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. B (Chapter 1)
2. D (Chapter 1)
3. C (All chapters)
4. A (Chapter 4)
5. D (Chapter 6)
6. B (Chapter 7)
7. D (Chapter 8)
8. C (Chapter 10)
9. A (Chapter 11)
10. D (Chapter 11)
Long Answer
1. Murphy’s text is a nonfiction, historical account of a specific era. Since he is reporting on historical facts, Murphy narrates the text from a third-person perspective. (All chapters)
2. Possible answers include loosened government restriction on convening Congress; increased government restrictions on health codes; new health codes at the state and city levels; raised awareness about unsanitary conditions, such as cramped living quarters and poor sanitation; and evidence for increased scientific study of yellow fever. (All chapters)
