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1. What is the narrative point of view of Ashes?

Ashes is told from the first-person viewpoint of Isabel. Isabel was a runaway slave who was searching for her sister, Ruth.

2. How does Anderson begin each chapter in Ashes?

Anderson begins each chapter with a chapter number, written using Roman numerals. Next, she includes the date when the chapter occurred, including day of the week and year. Finally, she includes a quote that is related to the content of the chapter, as well as the source or author of that quote.

3. Why did Isabel and Curzon need to hide from the British soldiers?

Isabel and Curzon needed to hide from the British soldiers because they were both escaped slaves. They knew that if the British spotted them, they would likely be captured and put to work or sold.

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