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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new information did Isabel learn about her former mistress, Madam Lockton?
(a) Madam Lockton moved to England.
(b) Madam Lockton lost her fortune.
(c) Madam Lockton died.
(d) Madam Lockton had a change of heart and is now opposed to slavery.

2. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?
(a) They were too old and weak.
(b) They were afraid of getting caught.
(c) They wanted to stay to help other slaves that were passing through.
(d) They had lived at Riverbend their whole lives and did not want to leave it.

3. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?
(a) To get information to find her sister.
(b) To attack the soldiers.
(c) To find a safe place to rest.
(d) To steal the soldiers' food.

4. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?
(a) She said yes.
(b) She said she was not sure.
(c) She said no.
(d) She did not answer the question, but said that they argue often.

5. Which of the following is Curzon overly afraid of?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Spiders.
(c) The dark.
(d) Alligators.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Walter and Serafina have no family at Riverbend?

2. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?

3. In Chapter I, what were the soldiers by the milestone talking about?

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

5. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?

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