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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 afraid of getting caught.
(c) They wanted to stay to help other slaves that were passing through.
(d) They were too old and weak.

2. What did Ruth take with her from Riverbend?
(a) A book.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A toy.
(d) A map.

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

4. Why did Isabel think that Curzon should not leave their camp when Ruth was sick?
(a) Because she was afraid he would be captured.
(b) Because she thought he might not find them again.
(c) Because she did not want him to spend their money.
(d) Because she needed him there to help with Ruth.

5. What was the hardest difficulty for Isabel to deal with during the weeks after leaving Riverbend?
(a) The mosquitos.
(b) The fear of being caught.
(c) The heat.
(d) Ruth's rejection.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?

2. Who were the first people Isabel and her friends met at Williamsburg?

3. Why did Isabel call Widow Hallahan "snake-souled" (104) in Chapter XVIII?

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

5. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?

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