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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following did the travelers eat on their journey from Riverbend?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Milk.

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) By spying on British soldiers.
(d) From newspapers.

4. When Isabel and Ruth parted ways from Curzon and Aberdeen in Williamsburg, what did they look for?
(a) Work.
(b) Food.
(c) A bathroom.
(d) A place to sleep.

5. Where did Isabel tell Serafina she planned on taking Ruth?
(a) To Rhode Island.
(b) To Charleston.
(c) To the islands.
(d) To Yorktown.

6. How did Ruth react when Isabel tried to complement her strength in the beginning of their travels together?
(a) She said, "Thank you."
(b) She ran away.
(c) She smiled shyly.
(d) She put her hands over her ears.

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

8. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?
(a) To get information to find her sister.
(b) To find a safe place to rest.
(c) To steal the soldiers' food.
(d) To attack the soldiers.

9. What chronic disease did Ruth have?
(a) A disease that made her fall and have fits.
(b) A disease that made her see things that were not there.
(c) A disease that made it difficult for her to breathe.
(d) A disease that made it difficult for her to walk.

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

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

12. What made Isabel most nervous about working at the laundry?
(a) She did not trust Ruth to deliver laundry by herself.
(b) She did not like being away from Curzon.
(c) She did not think she was capable of doing the work.
(d) She thought Widow Hallahan would sell them back into slavery.

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

14. What did Aberdeen and Curzon argue about as they traveled?
(a) What to eat.
(b) What they should spend their money on.
(c) If Aberdeen should join them in Rhode Island.
(d) The war.

15. Which of the following was NOT a reason why Curzon wanted to stop in Willamsburg?
(a) Opportunities for work.
(b) Plentiful food.
(c) A chance to blend in with the crowd there.
(d) A chance to join the British army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Curzon disturb the rattlesnake?

2. Where did Isabel and Curzon hide to survey Riverbend when they first arrived?

3. What did Walter and Serafina call Ruth?

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

5. Why did Serafina tell Ruth ghost stories?

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