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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Isabel made Widow Hallahan suspicious?
(a) Her free papers.
(b) Her accent.
(c) The scar on her cheek.
(d) Her strong hands.

2. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?
(a) Ruth did not remember Isabel at all.
(b) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to stay at Riverbend.
(c) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to leave.
(d) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted to go to Rhode Island with her.

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

4. Where did Isabel and Curzon hide to survey Riverbend when they first arrived?
(a) In tall grasses.
(b) In a tree.
(c) Behind a log.
(d) In a hayloft.

5. Isabel, Curzon, Aberdeen and Ruth met some soldiers a few days after Ruth recovered from her illness. What did the soldiers want?
(a) Their cart and donkey.
(b) To capture them as slaves.
(c) Their food.
(d) Their money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chronic disease did Ruth have?

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

3. What was Ruth's main responsibility at the laundry?

4. What did Aberdeen and Curzon argue about as they traveled?

5. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?

(see the answer key)

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