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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Isabel suspicious of Aberdeen when she and Ruth spent their day off from the laundry with him?
(a) Because he kept wringing his hands.
(b) Because he had a lot of money.
(c) Because he was laughing nervously.
(d) Because he would not look her in the eyes.

3. Why did Ebeneezer initially tell Isabel that he could not hire her and Ruth to work for his company?
(a) Because women were not allowed to work for the company.
(b) Because he did not think they could handle the difficult work.
(c) Because he knew it would anger Curzon.
(d) Because his captain would not allow him to hire additional women.

4. Which of the following did Isabel like about working in the tavern?
(a) Gossiping with Miss Marrow.
(b) Shucking oysters.
(c) Getting more food to eat.
(d) Being away from Ruth.

5. What did Aberdeen say he was going to do after the war was over?
(a) Help free more slaves.
(b) Go to Jamacia.
(c) Start a family.
(d) Go to Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the first people Isabel and her friends met at Williamsburg?

2. Why did Curzon want to leave their camp when Ruth was sick?

3. Who was Thomas Boon?

4. Curzon left his fellow travelers when Ruth was sick; when he returned, what did he bring with him?

5. Why was Ruth afraid of the woods?

(see the answer key)

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