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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter I, what were the soldiers by the milestone talking about?
(a) Digging a trench.
(b) Their complaints.
(c) A plan of attack.
(d) Runaway slaves.

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

3. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?
(a) By accidentally putting his hand on it.
(b) By yelling.
(c) By pushing over a log.
(d) By stepping on it.

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

5. What did Isabel and Curzon do to ensure the area near the milestone was safe before coming out of the woods?
(a) Counted to 100.
(b) Climbed a tree to survey the scene.
(c) Got their knives ready.
(d) Walked the perimeter of the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel know that Ruth was afraid of Prentiss?

2. What chronic disease did Ruth have?

3. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?

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

5. What was the first kind thing that Serafina and Walter did for Isabel and Curzon?

(see the answer key)

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