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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Serafina have Ruth and Aberdeen hide in the hayloft with Isabel and Curzon?
(a) Because she wanted them to have a rest from difficult labor.
(b) Because she wanted Prentiss to think they had already escaped.
(c) Because she wanted them to protect Isabel.
(d) Because she did not want them to be beaten.

2. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?
(a) To steal the soldiers' food.
(b) To attack the soldiers.
(c) To find a safe place to rest.
(d) To get information to find her sister.

3. Who was Miss Marrow?
(a) A spy.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) A cook.
(d) A laundry worker.

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

5. When Ruth fell ill with a fever, who did Isabel blame?
(a) Curzon.
(b) Herself.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Aberdeen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?

2. Who was Widow Hallahan?

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

4. How old was Aberdeen when he first came to Riverbend?

5. Why did Isabel and Curzon decide to part ways in Williamburg?

(see the answer key)

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