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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37-45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ruth learn all of the army companies' flags?
(a) So she knew where to deliver the laundry.
(b) Because she liked the animals printed on them.
(c) Because she was bored.
(d) Because she thought it would impress Aberdeen.

2. Why did Ebeneezer initially tell Isabel that he could not hire her and Ruth to work for his company?
(a) Because he knew it would anger Curzon.
(b) Because he did not think they could handle the difficult work.
(c) Because women were not allowed to work for the company.
(d) Because his captain would not allow him to hire additional women.

3. How was Williamsburg different from cities like Philadelphia and New York?
(a) It was cleaner.
(b) It had more farms.
(c) It was bigger.
(d) It was smaller.

4. Why could Aberdeen not convince Ruth to run away with him?
(a) She did not want to marry him.
(b) She refused to leave without Isabel.
(c) She did not understand what he was asking of her.
(d) She was afraid of returning to the woods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the soldiers by the milestone distracted from Isabel's movement in the woods?

2. Who was Isabel's "old friend" (175) at the Continental camp that she hoped would help them?

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

4. Why did Curzon want to leave their camp when Ruth was sick?

5. Which of the following did Ruth do when she was nervous?

(see the answer key)

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