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In Fever 1793, Mattie's narration helps readers understand her family's place in society by

A
stating the number of people living in Philadelphia.
B
describing mosquitoes, blowflies, and hornets buzzing.
C
describing her garden as looking distressingly poor.
D
noting that her family is able to buy food at the market.
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The narrator of Fever 1793 helps readers imagine Philadelphia summers by describing

A
church bells tolling.
B
mosquitoes, blowflies, and hornets buzzing.
C
visiting the newspaper office.
D
Eliza leaving for the Free African Society meeting.
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Which sentence from Fever 1793 reveals a first-person point of view?

A
"She stirred the fire and lay on more wood."
B
"She untied her apron and hung it from the hook."
C
"Eliza reached for her pretty straw hat."
D
"The man ignored us and pressed on steadily."
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Read this excerpt from Fever 1793.I hadn't heard about that. They were burying fever victims every day?"How many have died, Mr. Carris?" I asked.The first-person narration is meant to help readers understand that

A
Mattie trusts Mr. Carris.
B
Mattie is unaware of the extent of the problem.
C
Mr. Carris is responsible for burying the dead.
D
Mr. Carris reads the newspaper.
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Which sentence from Fever 1793 reveals a first-person point of view?

A
"She also sent a note to the Ludingtons."
B
"No word from them either, thank heavens."
C
"The bright sun blinded me as I stepped outdoors."
D
"Eliza wiped the sweat off her face with a handkerchief."

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