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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Curzon support the Patriot cause?
(a) Because he did not want to pay British taxes.
(b) Because the Patriots had promised him his freedom.
(c) Because he believed the Patriots were fighting for freedom.
(d) Because the Patriots did not believe in slavery.

2. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?
(a) To get information to find her sister.
(b) To find a safe place to rest.
(c) To attack the soldiers.
(d) To steal the soldiers' food.

3. What made Isabel most nervous about working at the laundry?
(a) She did not trust Ruth to deliver laundry by herself.
(b) She did not think she was capable of doing the work.
(c) She thought Widow Hallahan would sell them back into slavery.
(d) She did not like being away from Curzon.

4. Why was Isabel excited to hear Ruth's story about racing crabs?
(a) Because she thought they could win money on racing crabs.
(b) Because Ruth did not usually talk to her.
(c) Because she liked to eat crabs.
(d) Because she thought it was an interesting story.

5. Why did Isabel call Widow Hallahan "snake-souled" (104) in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Because she treated Isabel and Ruth worse than she treated her white workers.
(b) Because she cursed at them and called them names.
(c) Because she lied to them about how much work they would have to do.
(d) Because she lied to them about how much food they would get.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Isabel tell Serafina she planned on taking Ruth?

2. What led Isabel to believe that Mister Hallahan had destroyed their free papers?

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

4. Which of the following did Isabel like about working in the tavern?

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

(see the answer key)

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