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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 the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?
(a) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to stay at Riverbend.
(b) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to leave.
(c) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted to go to Rhode Island with her.
(d) Ruth did not remember Isabel at all.

2. How did Isabel feel when Curzon proposed that they split up in Williamsburg?
(a) Relieved and thankful.
(b) Upset and worried.
(c) Grateful and happy.
(d) Confused and suspicious.

3. Who did the woman at the hospital think that Ruth and Isabel were?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Workers there to pick up dirty laundry.
(c) Runaway slaves.
(d) Wives of soldiers.

4. What made Isabel most nervous about working at the laundry?
(a) She did not like being away from Curzon.
(b) She thought Widow Hallahan would sell them back into slavery.
(c) She did not think she was capable of doing the work.
(d) She did not trust Ruth to deliver laundry by herself.

5. Why did Widow Hallahan choose Isabel to work in the tavern?
(a) Because she knew Isabel was a hard worker.
(b) Because she knew Isabel was a good cook.
(c) Because she liked Isabel best.
(d) Because she knew she would not have to pay Isabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. When General Washington arrived, how many soldiers were in Williamsburg?

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

3. Why did Isabel hope that the battle in Williamsburg would be postponed?

4. Who told Isabel that she needed to chose a side in the war?

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

(see the answer key)

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