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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 was Isabel nervous upon arriving at Willamsburg?
(a) She did not believe that they could find work there.
(b) She was not used to being around strangers.
(c) She was afraid that the Locktons were there.
(d) She was afraid that Ruth would become sick again.

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

3. How did Curzon suggest that Isabel improve her relationship with Ruth?
(a) By being less forceful.
(b) By telling her stories about their past.
(c) By staying close to her all the time.
(d) By doing small favors for her.

4. Which of the following was NOT a reason why Curzon wanted to stop in Willamsburg?
(a) Opportunities for work.
(b) Plentiful food.
(c) A chance to join the British army.
(d) A chance to blend in with the crowd there.

5. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?
(a) Months.
(b) Years.
(c) Days.
(d) Weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Williamsburg different from cities like Philadelphia and New York?

2. How old was Aberdeen when he first came to Riverbend?

3. What did Widow Hallahan offer Isabel in exchange for her work?

4. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?

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

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