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

2. 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.

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

4. How had Isabel and Curzon been getting information to lead them towards Ruth?
(a) By spying on British soldiers.
(b) From other slaves.
(c) From newspapers.
(d) By spying on Patriot soldiers.

5. What was Ruth's main responsibility at the laundry?
(a) Wash clothes.
(b) Mend clothes.
(c) Deliver laundry with Thomas Boon.
(d) Chop firewood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What confused Isabel the morning that the army moved out of Williamsburg?

3. Why did Serafina have Ruth and Aberdeen hide in the hayloft with Isabel and Curzon?

4. How did Curzon know Ebeneezer Woodruff?

5. How was Williamsburg different from cities like Philadelphia and New York?

(see the answer key)

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