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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the soldiers by the milestone distracted from Isabel's movement in the woods?
(a) Patriots started shooting at them.
(b) Curzon came down the road to talk to them.
(c) A squirrel caught their attention.
(d) They saw the snake.

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

3. What was Ruth's main responsibility at the laundry?
(a) Chop firewood.
(b) Wash clothes.
(c) Mend clothes.
(d) Deliver laundry with Thomas Boon.

4. 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) Got their knives ready.
(c) Climbed a tree to survey the scene.
(d) Counted to 100.

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

6. How old was Aberdeen when he first came to Riverbend?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

7. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?
(a) They were too old and weak.
(b) They were afraid of getting caught.
(c) They wanted to stay to help other slaves that were passing through.
(d) They had lived at Riverbend their whole lives and did not want to leave it.

8. When Ruth fell ill with a fever, who did Isabel blame?
(a) Curzon.
(b) Herself.
(c) Aberdeen.
(d) Ruth.

9. Who were Kate and Elspeth?
(a) Other black girls who worked at the laundry.
(b) Women who worked at the hospital.
(c) The white girls who worked at the laundry.
(d) Elderly women who Widow Hallahan liked to gossip with.

10. Why did Isabel think that Curzon should not leave their camp when Ruth was sick?
(a) Because she did not want him to spend their money.
(b) Because she thought he might not find them again.
(c) Because she was afraid he would be captured.
(d) Because she needed him there to help with Ruth.

11. How did Ruth react to Isabel when Isabel first greeted her after many years apart?
(a) She cried.
(b) She acted like she did not know Isabel.
(c) She gave her a hug.
(d) She laughed.

12. How did Aberdeen feel about Ruth?
(a) He thought she was foolish.
(b) He was jealous that she had a family.
(c) He was angry at her.
(d) He loved her.

13. In Chapter I, what were the soldiers by the milestone talking about?
(a) A plan of attack.
(b) Their complaints.
(c) Runaway slaves.
(d) Digging a trench.

14. What did Ruth take with her from Riverbend?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A book.
(c) A toy.
(d) A map.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aberdeen, who or what was the first friend that Ruth made at Riverbend?

2. Why did Serafina not want Isabel chopping wood?

3. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?

4. Who were the first people Isabel and her friends met at Williamsburg?

5. What did Widow Hallahan offer Isabel in exchange for her work?

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