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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?
(a) Months.
(b) Years.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Days.

2. What chronic disease did Ruth have?
(a) A disease that made it difficult for her to walk.
(b) A disease that made her fall and have fits.
(c) A disease that made her see things that were not there.
(d) A disease that made it difficult for her to breathe.

3. When Ruth learned that Isabel and Curzon intended to take her to Rhode Island, why did she refuse to go?
(a) Because she thought that Walter and Serafina need her.
(b) Because she hated Isabel.
(c) Because Rhode Island was too far away.
(d) Because she loved Aberdeen.

4. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?
(a) The letter "C" for Charleston.
(b) An arrow pointing south.
(c) The number 12.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?
(a) It was a punishment for trying to run away.
(b) It was a punishment for fighting her owner when Ruth was sold.
(c) She fell on an axe and cut herself.
(d) She accidentally burned herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel feel when she realized that Walter and Serafina had become like family to Ruth?

2. What new information did Isabel learn about her former mistress, Madam Lockton?

3. How had Isabel and Curzon been getting information to lead them towards Ruth?

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

5. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?

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