Which social and historical factors contributed to the rise of the KKK in the 1920s? How did the sociohistorical circumstances of the 1920s differ from those of the Reconstruction era? What did they have in common?

Explain the significance of the book’s title. Why does Egan use the word fever to describe the KKK’s resurgence? Use evidence from the text to support your discussion.

What was the appeal of the KKK to ordinary citizens? How did the ordinary quality of their lives contribute to their desire to join? Did these appeal(s) differ among men and women?