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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isabel do once she is outside the house?
(a) Rushes back in to pull Lady Seymour to safety.
(b) Runs away.
(c) Rushes back inside to bring more of Lady Seymour's possessions out.
(d) Runs over to the Locktons.

2. What happens one morning when Isabel arrives at the prison?
(a) She is met by Colonel Regen.
(b) She passes a cell which holds Mr. Bellingham.
(c) The guard tells her she will no longer be allowed inside.
(d) She is relieved of all the food she brought to the prisoners.

3. What is the next thing Isabel remembers after leaving Colonel Regen's presence?
(a) Hearing Mrs. Lockton requesting that Isabel be hung.
(b) Seeing Ruth being dragged away.
(c) Waking up in the hold of a ship.
(d) Waking up from a terrible beating.

4. Why does the prison guard allow Isabel in to see the prisoners?
(a) She tells him Curzon is her husband.
(b) She is so young he sees no harm.
(c) She tells him Curzon is her brother.
(d) She gives him a handful of food.

5. What is Isabel's state of mind after returning to the house with Mr. Lockton?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Anger.
(c) Constant depression.
(d) Anticipation.

6. How does Captain Campbell respond initially to Isabel's request?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He points out a ship that is bound for the West Indies.
(c) He says he is too busy to be bothered.
(d) He tells her to wait on the docks.

7. How does Isabel respond to Becky's news?
(a) Isabel tries to kill herself.
(b) Isabel confronts Madam Lockton.
(c) Isabel runs away.
(d) Isabel goes outside to find Ruth.

8. What does Lady Seymour hire a seamstress to do?
(a) Sew Madam Lockton several dresses.
(b) Sew Lady Seymour a new wardrobe.
(c) Sew a new wardrobe for Isabel.
(d) Sew British flags for the army.

9. How does Mrs. Lockton give Isabel orders?
(a) Isabel no longer works for Mrs. Lockton.
(b) Through Becky.
(c) The same as always.
(d) Through anyone in the household.

10. What does Isabel see when she is branded?
(a) Ruth crying for her.
(b) The devil with Mrs. Lockton's face.
(c) Stars and the ghosts of her dead parents.
(d) Nothing.

11. What does Isabel tell the prisoners before she leaves?
(a) That she really expects her freedom this time.
(b) That she wants Curzon to have his blanket and hat back.
(c) That they will never see her again if Curzon dies.
(d) That she wants to speak to Curzon first before making the agreement.

12. Who comes to the cell window when Isabel calls for Curzon?
(a) Colonel Regen.
(b) Dibdin.
(c) Curzon.
(d) No one.

13. What do the slaves say will happen if the British win the war?
(a) They will never be freed.
(b) They will be treated worse.
(c) They will be freed.
(d) They will be treated better.

14. Where is Isabel to be branded?
(a) On her face.
(b) In her chest.
(c) On her hand.
(d) On her shoulder.

15. What has Curzon enlisted as a soldier in the Patriot army?
(a) He thinks he will be able to run away.
(b) To substitute for his master.
(c) He believes in the Patriot cause.
(d) He wants to learn about more of the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Isabel happy to go out into the conflict?

2. How has Isabel's situation improved?

3. What does Madam Lockton demand of Colonel Regen?

4. In what state of mind does Isabel exist?

5. What does Isabel eat upon awakening?

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