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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 did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?
(a) With a gun.
(b) With a hatchet.
(c) With a rock.
(d) By stomping on it.

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

3. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?
(a) He liked living at Riverbend.
(b) He had tried to escape, but he injured himself and was caught.
(c) He was waiting for the right time.
(d) He was waiting for Ruth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?

3. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?

4. Which of the following is Curzon overly afraid of?

5. In the beginning of the novel, where did Isabel think her sister Ruth was?

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