How was the life of a 10-year-old in 1793 different from the life of a 10-year-old today? In which period would you rather live? Why?
What are the greatest advancements American society has made since then? How have we regressed?
Mattie’s grandfather didn’t think there was any need to rush out of Philadelphia when the fever started to spread. Why did some people think it was safe to stay? What would you have done?
When does Mattie move from being a child to being a young adult?
The Free African Society volunteered to take care of the sick and bury the dead, even though there was no cure for yellow fever. How do you think they felt? Why did they do that? Would you have helped?
