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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Widow Hallahan choose Isabel to work in the tavern?
(a) Because she knew Isabel was a hard worker.
(b) Because she knew she would not have to pay Isabel.
(c) Because she liked Isabel best.
(d) Because she knew Isabel was a good cook.

2. Why did Isabel hope that the battle in Williamsburg would be postponed?
(a) She feared that she would be separated from Ruth if a battle begun.
(b) She knew she would never see Curzon again if a battle begun.
(c) She and Ruth could continue to have a place to sleep, food to eat, and a chance to earn money.
(d) She was afraid that Curzon would be hurt in a battle.

3. How did Isabel convince Ruth to leave the laundry?
(a) Isabel told Ruth that Thomas Boon had run away and they needed to find him.
(b) Isabel told Ruth that they were going to get mutton pie and cider.
(c) Isabel told Ruth that they were going to meet Walter and Serafina.
(d) Isabel told Ruth that bad men like Prentiss were coming.

4. Curzon left his fellow travelers when Ruth was sick; when he returned, what did he bring with him?
(a) A donkey and medicine.
(b) Medicine and a chicken.
(c) A donkey and food.
(d) Medicine and food.

5. In Chapter XXIX, what did Ruth think that Isabel was planning to do to her?
(a) Hurt her.
(b) Send her to live with Aberdeen.
(c) Leave her alone in the woods.
(d) Send her back to Riverbend.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Isabel and Ruth parted ways from Curzon and Aberdeen in Williamsburg, what did they look for?

2. According to a soldier named Henry, what was the army's strategy for attacking Yorktown?

3. Which of the following did Isabel like about working in the tavern?

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

5. What was the occasion for the big officer's dinner that Mister Hallahan's tavern was hosting?

(see the answer key)

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