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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 get the scar on her cheek?
(a) It was a punishment for trying to run away.
(b) She fell on an axe and cut herself.
(c) It was a punishment for fighting her owner when Ruth was sold.
(d) She accidentally burned herself.

2. Where did Isabel tell Serafina she planned on taking Ruth?
(a) To Rhode Island.
(b) To Yorktown.
(c) To the islands.
(d) To Charleston.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Isabel and Curzon been getting information to lead them towards Ruth?

2. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?

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

4. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?

5. Where did Isabel and Curzon hide to survey Riverbend when they first arrived?

(see the answer key)

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