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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these jobs at the laundry belonged to Isabel?
(a) Chopping firewood.
(b) Ironing clothes.
(c) Making deliveries.
(d) Mending clothes.

2. While in WIlliamsburg, where did Isabel learn news of the war?
(a) From newspapers and in the tavern.
(b) From newspapers and in the laundry.
(c) From Ruth and in the tavern.
(d) From Miss Marrow and Mister Hallahan.

3. How did Isabel know that Ruth was afraid of Prentiss?
(a) Because Ruth grabbed Aberdeen in fear.
(b) Because Ruth began crying when Prentiss entered the barn.
(c) Because Ruth whispered, "Please go away."
(d) Because Ruth began shaking when Prentiss entered the barn.

4. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?
(a) He was waiting for Ruth.
(b) He liked living at Riverbend.
(c) He had tried to escape, but he injured himself and was caught.
(d) He was waiting for the right time.

5. How did Isabel learn that Curzon was lying when he said he had been hired as a blacksmith?
(a) Because she caught him working somewhere else.
(b) Because Curzon told her.
(c) Because Aberdeen told her.
(d) Because none of the blacksmiths in Williamsburg knew him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Miss Marrow?

2. Who were the characters referring to when they talked about "His Excellency" (124)?

3. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?

4. What chronic disease did Ruth have?

5. Why did Widow Hallahan choose Isabel to work in the tavern?

(see the answer key)

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