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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?
(a) They were too old and weak.
(b) They wanted to stay to help other slaves that were passing through.
(c) They had lived at Riverbend their whole lives and did not want to leave it.
(d) They were afraid of getting caught.

3. When did General Washington decide it was time to fight?
(a) September 9, 1781.
(b) October 19, 1781.
(c) August 23, 1781.
(d) September 27, 1781.

4. Whose muddy boot prints did Isabel find inside the laundry?
(a) Ruth's.
(b) A man's.
(c) Kate and Elspeth's.
(d) Widow Hallahan's.

5. What did Ruth take with her from Riverbend?
(a) A toy.
(b) A book.
(c) A map.
(d) A chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Curzon support the Patriot cause?

2. Where did Isabel and Curzon hide to survey Riverbend when they first arrived?

3. How did Isabel feel when Curzon proposed that they split up in Williamsburg?

4. Why was Isabel excited to hear Ruth's story about racing crabs?

5. In what way was Ruth different from other children?

(see the answer key)

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