Ashes Quiz

Laurie Halse Anderson

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Walter brings Prentiss' horses to the barn where Isabel and the others are hiding, why does he talk to them and tell them they need to rest? (from Chapters 7 - 11)

He is trying to cover any noise the people in the hayloft might be making.

He does not talk to the horses.

He is in the habit of talking to the horses when he stables them.

He is really telling Isabel and those with her that they need to rest for their coming journey.

2.

Why are the other men in Curzon's company calling him Lord Shellhawk? (from Chapters 33 - 37)

Because he jumped very high to avoid a shell.

Because they think the name is funny.

Because he pushed several men out of the way to avoid a shell.

Because he shot a shell at the British that made them jump.

3.

Why does Curzon make Isabel so angry in Chapter 21? (from Chapters 17 - 21)

He tells her that he is working as a spy for the Patriots.

He tells her that he has reenlisted in the army.

He takes Ruth away from the laundry without telling Isabel.

He tells her that he wants to be a spy for the British.

4.

In Chapter 29, why has Ruth been so upset with Isabel since they were reunited? (from Chapters 28 - 32)

Misses Lockton had told Ruth that Isabel did not love Ruth.

Misses Lockton had told Ruth that Isabel and Ruth were not really sister.

Aberdeen had been telling Ruth lies about Isabel to keep her from trusting her.

Ruth was afraid that Isabel had sent her away because she was stupid and might do so again.

5.

Why does Henry compare Curzon and Isabel's marriage to the thirteen colonies? (from Chapters 43 - 45)

Because they are trying to make a single unit out of multiples in both cases.

Because they are both hoping for better days.

Because the colonies are hoping to divorce Britain.

He does not compare the two situations.

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