View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Curzon suggest that Isabel improve her relationship with Ruth?
(a) By telling her stories about their past.
(b) By staying close to her all the time.
(c) By doing small favors for her.
(d) By being less forceful.

2. How did Isabel know that Ruth was afraid of Prentiss?
(a) Because Ruth began crying when Prentiss entered the barn.
(b) Because Ruth grabbed Aberdeen in fear.
(c) Because Ruth began shaking when Prentiss entered the barn.
(d) Because Ruth whispered, "Please go away."

3. What chronic disease did Ruth have?
(a) A disease that made her fall and have fits.
(b) A disease that made it difficult for her to walk.
(c) A disease that made it difficult for her to breathe.
(d) A disease that made her see things that were not there.

4. What did Widow Hallahan offer Isabel in exchange for her work?
(a) Three meals a day and a room for Isabel and Ruth.
(b) Three meals a day.
(c) Two meals a day and new clothes.
(d) Two meals a day and a place to sleep.

5. Why did Curzon want to leave their camp when Ruth was sick?
(a) Because he was mad at Isabel.
(b) To buy medicine.
(c) To buy food.
(d) To find a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Isabel and Curzon hide to survey Riverbend when they first arrived?

2. Who were Kate and Elspeth?

3. According to Aberdeen, who or what was the first friend that Ruth made at Riverbend?

4. What made Isabel most nervous about working at the laundry?

5. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 359 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample