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Questions:
Chapter 16
• Mrs. Bowles says on p. 114, “These are trying times. They seem to bring out the best and worst in the people around us.” What does she mean? What examples have you seen of this in the book thus far? • What type of picture does Mrs. Bowles paint of Philadelphia? (p. 116)
• What are the consequences of the post office being shut down for 1793 Philadelphia society? How would this affect our society today?
• Mattie and her grandfather return to Philadelphia. After reading page 118, when Mattie comments, “We were in the center of a dying city,” describe the conditions in town.
Chapter 17
• Describe the state of Mattie’s home when she and Grandfather return. Based on the description given in this chapter, what do you imagine would it feel like to find your home in this state? (p. 122‐123)
• On page 125‐126, how would you characterize Mattie’s attitude (“It could be worse, I thought…”)? What is your opinion of her outlook on things?
• Mrs. Bowles says on p. 114, “These are trying times. They seem to bring out the best and worst in the people around us.” What does she mean? What examples have you seen of this in the book thus far? • What type of picture does Mrs. Bowles paint of Philadelphia? (p. 116)
• What are the consequences of the post office being shut down for 1793 Philadelphia society? How would this affect our society today?
• Mattie and her grandfather return to Philadelphia. After reading page 118, when Mattie comments, “We were in the center of a dying city,” describe the conditions in town.
Chapter 17
• Describe the state of Mattie’s home when she and Grandfather return. Based on the description given in this chapter, what do you imagine would it feel like to find your home in this state? (p. 122‐123)
• On page 125‐126, how would you characterize Mattie’s attitude (“It could be worse, I thought…”)? What is your opinion of her outlook on things?