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

2. How did Aberdeen feel about Ruth?
(a) He was angry at her.
(b) He loved her.
(c) He thought she was foolish.
(d) He was jealous that she had a family.

3. What did Isabel do to help Ruth recover from her fever?
(a) Gave her medicine.
(b) Applied hot wet rags to Ruth's foot.
(c) Applied cold rags to Ruth's foot.
(d) Bathed her.

4. How did Isabel feel when she realized that Walter and Serafina had become like family to Ruth?
(a) Sadness that Isabel had been replaced in Ruth's heart.
(b) Both relief and sadness.
(c) Neither relief nor sadness.
(d) Relief that Ruth had been well cared for.

5. What advice did Isabel receive from the short serving woman she met on the main street of Williamsburg?
(a) Work for Widow Hallahan.
(b) Go to the hospital to find work.
(c) Do not stay long in Williamsburg.
(d) Follow the army to find work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Curzon and Aberdeen say they had found work in Williamsburg?

2. What did Aberdeen suggest that Isabel should do while Ruth was ill and sleeping?

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

4. Which of the following was NOT a reason why Curzon wanted to stop in Willamsburg?

5. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?

(see the answer key)

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