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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter XXIX, what did Ruth think that Isabel was planning to do to her?
(a) Leave her alone in the woods.
(b) Hurt her.
(c) Send her back to Riverbend.
(d) Send her to live with Aberdeen.

2. Who was Isabel's "old friend" (175) at the Continental camp that she hoped would help them?
(a) Walter.
(b) Ebeneezer.
(c) Aberdeen.
(d) Curzon.

3. According to a soldier named Henry, what was the army's strategy for attacking Yorktown?
(a) Send French troops in on one side and Continental troops in on the other side.
(b) Attack in the dead of night.
(c) Dig trenches and attack it with cannons.
(d) Send an ambush of sharp-shooters.

4. Why did the soldiers of Curzon's company think that Isabel and Ruth had been separated from Curzon?
(a) They believed that Isabel and Ruth had been traveling with other women.
(b) They thought that Isabel and Ruth had been sick.
(c) They thought that Isabel and Ruth had gotten lost.
(d) They knew that Isabel and Curzon had been fighting.

5. Why did Curzon sign Isabel up as his wife when he enlisted in the army?
(a) He signed her up on accident.
(b) Because he wanted to show her that the Continental army treated black people well.
(c) Because he thought it would help keep her safe.
(d) Because he loved her and could not bear the thought of separating for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Isabel find Aberdeen while working at the army camp?

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

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

4. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?

5. What made Isabel most nervous about working at the laundry?

(see the answer key)

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