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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ruth learned that Isabel and Curzon intended to take her to Rhode Island, why did she refuse to go?
(a) Because she thought that Walter and Serafina need her.
(b) Because she loved Aberdeen.
(c) Because Rhode Island was too far away.
(d) Because she hated Isabel.

2. What did Isabel and Curzon do to ensure the area near the milestone was safe before coming out of the woods?
(a) Walked the perimeter of the area.
(b) Climbed a tree to survey the scene.
(c) Counted to 100.
(d) Got their knives ready.

3. Why was Isabel nervous upon arriving at Willamsburg?
(a) She was afraid that the Locktons were there.
(b) She was not used to being around strangers.
(c) She was afraid that Ruth would become sick again.
(d) She did not believe that they could find work there.

4. What new information did Isabel learn about her former mistress, Madam Lockton?
(a) Madam Lockton lost her fortune.
(b) Madam Lockton died.
(c) Madam Lockton had a change of heart and is now opposed to slavery.
(d) Madam Lockton moved to England.

5. Why did Serafina have Ruth and Aberdeen hide in the hayloft with Isabel and Curzon?
(a) Because she wanted Prentiss to think they had already escaped.
(b) Because she wanted them to protect Isabel.
(c) Because she wanted them to have a rest from difficult labor.
(d) Because she did not want them to be beaten.

6. Why was Aberdeen still at Riverbend, while many other young slaves had escaped?
(a) He had tried to escape, but he injured himself and was caught.
(b) He was waiting for Ruth.
(c) He liked living at Riverbend.
(d) He was waiting for the right time.

7. What did Aberdeen suggest that Isabel should do while Ruth was ill and sleeping?
(a) Talk to her about her past.
(b) Talk to her about her plans for the future.
(c) Find healing plants in the woods.
(d) Sing to her.

8. Why did Serafina not want Isabel chopping wood?
(a) She saw that Isabel was having a hard time focusing.
(b) She thought Isabel did not look strong enough.
(c) She thought it was a man's job.
(d) She was afraid that Isabel would run away.

9. In the beginning of the novel, where did Isabel think her sister Ruth was?
(a) In Rhode Island.
(b) In Charleston.
(c) In Riverbend.
(d) In Yorktown.

10. What was the hardest difficulty for Isabel to deal with during the weeks after leaving Riverbend?
(a) The mosquitos.
(b) The fear of being caught.
(c) The heat.
(d) Ruth's rejection.

11. How was Ruth finally convinced to travel with Isabel and Curzon away from Riverbend?
(a) She realized that this was her chance to escape Prentiss.
(b) She realized that she belonged with her sister.
(c) Walter agreed to go with them.
(d) Aberdeen agreed to go with them.

12. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?
(a) By stomping on it.
(b) With a rock.
(c) With a gun.
(d) With a hatchet.

13. How did Isabel respond when Serafina asked her if she loved Curzon?
(a) She said yes.
(b) She did not answer the question, but said that they argue often.
(c) She said she was not sure.
(d) She said no.

14. At Riverbend, why did Isabel climb out of the tree in a rush?
(a) Because she thought the slaves at Riverbend could tell her where her sister was.
(b) Because she thought she saw her mother.
(c) Because she thought she saw her sister.
(d) Because she thought she saw a snake.

15. What did Walter and Serafina call Ruth?
(a) Their darling.
(b) Their pride and joy.
(c) Their sunshine.
(d) Their sweet girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?

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

3. Who was Thomas Boon?

4. Who were Kate and Elspeth?

5. Which of the following did the travelers eat on their journey from Riverbend?

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