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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 Widow Hallahan choose Isabel to work in the tavern?
(a) Because she knew Isabel was a hard worker.
(b) Because she knew she would not have to pay Isabel.
(c) Because she knew Isabel was a good cook.
(d) Because she liked Isabel best.

2. What was the American army doing to fugitive slaves who had run to the British and been captured in the battle of Yorktown?
(a) Freeing them.
(b) Returning them to slavery.
(c) Killing them.
(d) Sending them to prisoner of war camps.

3. What was the nickname Curzon earned for his bravery while digging the trenches?
(a) Curzon the Unstoppable.
(b) King Shellhawk.
(c) Sir Curzon.
(d) Lord Shellhawk.

4. Which of the following was NOT a wound that Curzon sustained during the storm of the redoubts?
(a) Stabbed in the arm.
(b) Punched in the face.
(c) Shot in the leg.
(d) Twisted his knee.

5. How did the men in Curzon's company treat Ruth and Isabel?
(a) With forced politeness.
(b) With respect and warmth.
(c) With cruelty and disrespect.
(d) They mostly ignored Ruth and Isabel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Ruth initially refuse to flee the laundry?

3. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?

4. Which of the following was NOT part of the group of people Isabel and Curzon spotted from the tree at Riverbend?

5. Why did Curzon sign Isabel up as his wife when he enlisted in the army?

(see the answer key)

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