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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did the travelers eat on their journey from Riverbend?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Milk.
(d) Vegetables.

2. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?
(a) There were no animals around.
(b) There were no people around.
(c) The slaves there seemed unusually happy.
(d) There were soldiers at the plantation.

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

4. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?
(a) He liked living at Riverbend.
(b) He was waiting for Ruth.
(c) He was waiting for the right time.
(d) He had tried to escape, but he injured himself and was caught.

5. What new information did Isabel learn about her former mistress, Madam Lockton?
(a) Madam Lockton died.
(b) Madam Lockton lost her fortune.
(c) Madam Lockton moved to England.
(d) Madam Lockton had a change of heart and is now opposed to slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?

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

3. When Ruth learned that Isabel and Curzon intended to take her to Rhode Island, why did she refuse to go?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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