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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT a reason why Curzon wanted to stop in Willamsburg?
(a) A chance to blend in with the crowd there.
(b) Opportunities for work.
(c) Plentiful food.
(d) A chance to join the British army.

2. What was the hardest difficulty for Isabel to deal with during the weeks after leaving Riverbend?
(a) The heat.
(b) The mosquitos.
(c) Ruth's rejection.
(d) The fear of being caught.

3. Why did Isabel not trust the Patriot army?
(a) Because the Locktons favored the Patriots.
(b) Because it once gave Curzon back to his former owner.
(c) Because she did not support violence.
(d) Because she supported the British cause.

4. What was the first kind thing that Serafina and Walter did for Isabel and Curzon?
(a) Gave them a meal.
(b) Gave them advice about Ruth.
(c) Gave them supplies.
(d) Helped them hide.

5. Which of the following did Aberdeen buy Ruth?
(a) A kitten and a toy.
(b) Gingerbread and a toy.
(c) A kitten and gingerbread.
(d) Stockings and gingerbread.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?

2. What did Aberdeen say he was going to do after the war was over?

3. Why did Ruth initially refuse to flee the laundry?

4. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?

5. In Chapter XXVII, why did Isabel decide it was best to find the British army?

(see the answer key)

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