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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Serafina tell Ruth ghost stories?
(a) To pass the time.
(b) To entertain her.
(c) Because she was upset with her.
(d) To prevent her from running away.

2. Where did Isabel and Curzon hide to survey Riverbend when they first arrived?
(a) In a hayloft.
(b) Behind a log.
(c) In a tree.
(d) In tall grasses.

3. How had Isabel and Curzon been getting information to lead them towards Ruth?
(a) By spying on Patriot soldiers.
(b) From other slaves.
(c) From newspapers.
(d) By spying on British soldiers.

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

5. What caused Ruth's fever?
(a) A snakebite.
(b) Eating rotten food.
(c) Cold weather.
(d) An infection in her foot.

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

7. What about Isabel made Widow Hallahan suspicious?
(a) Her strong hands.
(b) Her accent.
(c) The scar on her cheek.
(d) Her free papers.

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

9. What did Isabel do to help Ruth recover from her fever?
(a) Applied cold rags to Ruth's foot.
(b) Applied hot wet rags to Ruth's foot.
(c) Gave her medicine.
(d) Bathed her.

10. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?
(a) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to leave.
(b) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted her to stay at Riverbend.
(c) Ruth remembered Isabel and wanted to go to Rhode Island with her.
(d) Ruth did not remember Isabel at all.

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

12. Who were the first people Isabel and her friends met at Williamsburg?
(a) Hospital workers.
(b) The French army.
(c) The British army.
(d) The Patriot army.

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

14. Which of the following did Isabel see on the milestone?
(a) The number 12.
(b) An arrow pointing south.
(c) The letter "C" for Charleston.
(d) All answers are correct.

15. Who was Thomas Boon?
(a) A Loyalist soldier.
(b) An escaped slave.
(c) A Patriot soldier.
(d) A donkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the hardest difficulty for Isabel to deal with during the weeks after leaving Riverbend?

2. How did Ruth react to Isabel when Isabel first greeted her after many years apart?

3. Why did Serafina have Ruth and Aberdeen hide in the hayloft with Isabel and Curzon?

4. What was the first kind thing that Serafina and Walter did for Isabel and Curzon?

5. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?

(see the answer keys)

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