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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Isabel learn that Curzon was lying when he said he had been hired as a blacksmith?
(a) Because Curzon told her.
(b) Because she caught him working somewhere else.
(c) Because Aberdeen told her.
(d) Because none of the blacksmiths in Williamsburg knew him.

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

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

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

5. How did Ruth greet the French soldier she recognized?
(a) She attempted to say hello to him in French.
(b) She said "Hello!"
(c) She greeted him by name.
(d) She waved at him silently.

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

7. Why did Widow Hallahan choose Isabel to work in the tavern?
(a) Because she knew Isabel was a good cook.
(b) Because she knew Isabel was a hard worker.
(c) Because she liked Isabel best.
(d) Because she knew she would not have to pay Isabel.

8. Where did Isabel find Aberdeen while working at the army camp?
(a) Hiding in a bush.
(b) In Yorktown.
(c) Working at a butcher's shop.
(d) In the horse corrals.

9. Who did Ruth say were moles?
(a) Spies.
(b) The camp followers.
(c) The British soldiers.
(d) The Continental soldiers.

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

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

12. Why did Isabel think it was a bad idea for Aberdeen and Ruth to marry?
(a) Because she did not trust Aberdeen to care for her sister.
(b) Because they were too young.
(c) Because no one should marry in the midst of a war.
(d) Because she did not want her sister to marry a spy.

13. In Chapter XXXIV, why did Curzon take Isabel for a walk?
(a) Because he wanted to reconcile with her.
(b) Because he wanted to properly propose to her.
(c) Because his Sergeant told him to.
(d) Because he wanted to ask her about Aberdeen.

14. How did Ruth's mood change while working at the army camp?
(a) She was more cheerful than Isabel had ever seen her.
(b) She began ignoring Isabel again.
(c) She began avoiding everyone.
(d) She would talk to no one but Isabel.

15. Who was Sibby?
(a) A horse that Ruth befriended at the army camp.
(b) A kind woman who also worked for the army.
(c) A rude woman who also worked for the army.
(d) A spy who Isabel met at the army camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel convince Ruth to leave the laundry?

2. How did the men in Curzon's company treat Ruth and Isabel?

3. Why did Isabel and Curzon decide to part ways in Williamburg?

4. Who told Isabel that she needed to chose a side in the war?

5. What did Curzon promise Isabel during their first real conversation after Isabel's arrival at the army camp?

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