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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 Ruth.
(d) He was waiting for the right time.

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

4. How was Ruth finally convinced to travel with Isabel and Curzon away from Riverbend?
(a) She realized that she belonged with her sister.
(b) Aberdeen agreed to go with them.
(c) She realized that this was her chance to escape Prentiss.
(d) Walter agreed to go with them.

5. How did Isabel know that Ruth was afraid of Prentiss?
(a) Because Ruth whispered, "Please go away."
(b) Because Ruth grabbed Aberdeen in fear.
(c) Because Ruth began shaking when Prentiss entered the barn.
(d) Because Ruth began crying when Prentiss entered the barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?

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

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

4. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?

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

(see the answer key)

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