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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Isabel excited to hear Ruth's story about racing crabs?
(a) Because she thought they could win money on racing crabs.
(b) Because she thought it was an interesting story.
(c) Because Ruth did not usually talk to her.
(d) Because she liked to eat crabs.

2. What advice did Isabel receive from the short serving woman she met on the main street of Williamsburg?
(a) Do not stay long in Williamsburg.
(b) Work for Widow Hallahan.
(c) Follow the army to find work.
(d) Go to the hospital to find work.

3. What caused Ruth's fever?
(a) A snakebite.
(b) Cold weather.
(c) An infection in her foot.
(d) Eating rotten food.

4. What did Walter and Serafina call Ruth?
(a) Their darling.
(b) Their sweet girl.
(c) Their sunshine.
(d) Their pride and joy.

5. What was Ruth's main responsibility at the laundry?
(a) Mend clothes.
(b) Wash clothes.
(c) Deliver laundry with Thomas Boon.
(d) Chop firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel feel when Curzon proposed that they split up in Williamsburg?

2. What was the first kind thing that Serafina and Walter did for Isabel and Curzon?

3. Why did Walter and Serafina have no family at Riverbend?

4. What did Isabel find missing from her haversack?

5. What confused Isabel the morning that the army moved out of Williamsburg?

(see the answer key)

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