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

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

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

4. What did Walter and Serafina call Ruth?
(a) Their pride and joy.
(b) Their darling.
(c) Their sweet girl.
(d) Their sunshine.

5. In what way was Ruth different from other children?
(a) She could not talk.
(b) She learned things more slowly.
(c) She learned things more quickly.
(d) She did not like to play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chronic disease did Ruth have?

2. Where did Isabel tell Serafina she planned on taking Ruth?

3. Why did Serafina not want Isabel chopping wood?

4. How were the soldiers by the milestone distracted from Isabel's movement in the woods?

5. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?

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