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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT part of the group of people Isabel and Curzon spotted from the tree at Riverbend?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A young man.
(c) An old man.
(d) A baby girl.

2. How was Ruth finally convinced to travel with Isabel and Curzon away from Riverbend?
(a) She realized that this was her chance to escape Prentiss.
(b) Aberdeen agreed to go with them.
(c) Walter agreed to go with them.
(d) She realized that she belonged with her sister.

3. How were the soldiers by the milestone distracted from Isabel's movement in the woods?
(a) They saw the snake.
(b) Curzon came down the road to talk to them.
(c) Patriots started shooting at them.
(d) A squirrel caught their attention.

4. How did Isabel feel when she realized that Walter and Serafina had become like family to Ruth?
(a) Both relief and sadness.
(b) Sadness that Isabel had been replaced in Ruth's heart.
(c) Neither relief nor sadness.
(d) Relief that Ruth had been well cared for.

5. Where did Isabel tell Serafina she planned on taking Ruth?
(a) To Rhode Island.
(b) To Charleston.
(c) To Yorktown.
(d) To the islands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?

2. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?

3. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?

4. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?

5. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?

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