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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Ebeneezer initially tell Isabel that he could not hire her and Ruth to work for his company?
(a) Because he did not think they could handle the difficult work.
(b) Because his captain would not allow him to hire additional women.
(c) Because he knew it would anger Curzon.
(d) Because women were not allowed to work for the company.

2. What kind of condition was Aberdeen in when Ruth unknowingly led Isabel to him?
(a) He seemed weak and frightened.
(b) He seemed strong and confident.
(c) He was starting to doubt the British cause.
(d) He was hungry and his clothes were torn.

3. Why did Isabel decided not to linger in the French camp?
(a) Because she knew the French treated black people poorly.
(b) Because they did not speak French.
(c) Because they did not have any friends there.
(d) Because she knew the French army did not have much money.

4. Why did Ruth slap Isabel?
(a) Because Isabel called her stupid.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Because she realized that Isabel had lied to her about finding Aberdeen.
(d) Because she thought the place that Isabel had chosen to camp was haunted.

5. Why was Ruth afraid of the woods?
(a) She was afraid of ghosts.
(b) She was afraid they would get lost.
(c) She was afraid they would get kidnapped.
(d) She was afraid of bears.

6. What is a "confab"?
(a) A weapon.
(b) A conversation.
(c) An article of clothing.
(d) A military maneuver.

7. Why was Isabel suspicious of Aberdeen when she and Ruth spent their day off from the laundry with him?
(a) Because he was laughing nervously.
(b) Because he had a lot of money.
(c) Because he kept wringing his hands.
(d) Because he would not look her in the eyes.

8. What did the British deserter in the woods say that he had been ordered to do?
(a) Spy on the Continentals.
(b) Force out sick fugitive slaves.
(c) Shoot fugitive slaves.
(d) Bury dead fugitive slaves.

9. Why did Isabel and Curzon decide to part ways in Williamburg?
(a) Because Curzon needed to go away to fight in the army.
(b) Because they disagreed about Ruth's future.
(c) Because Isabel loved Curzon but Curzon did not love Isabel.
(d) Because they disagreed about the Patriot cause.

10. When General Washington arrived, how many soldiers were in Williamsburg?
(a) Millions.
(b) Dozens.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) Thousands.

11. Who were the characters referring to when they talked about "His Excellency" (124)?
(a) Lord Cornwallis.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Ebeneezer Woodruff.
(d) King George.

12. What are lobsterbacks?
(a) A type of food.
(b) British soldiers.
(c) A type of bullet.
(d) A kind of coat.

13. Where were Kate and Elspeth from?
(a) Africa.
(b) Asia.
(c) Europe.
(d) Australia.

14. Why did Isabel hope that the battle in Williamsburg would be postponed?
(a) She was afraid that Curzon would be hurt in a battle.
(b) She knew she would never see Curzon again if a battle begun.
(c) She and Ruth could continue to have a place to sleep, food to eat, and a chance to earn money.
(d) She feared that she would be separated from Ruth if a battle begun.

15. Which of the following did Isabel like about working in the tavern?
(a) Getting more food to eat.
(b) Shucking oysters.
(c) Gossiping with Miss Marrow.
(d) Being away from Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aberdeen say he was going to do after the war was over?

2. Who did Ruth say were moles?

3. Why did Ruth learn all of the army companies' flags?

4. How did Ruth greet the French soldier she recognized?

5. Why was Isabel starting to favor the Patriot cause while working at the army camp?

(see the answer keys)

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