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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a soldier named Henry, what was the army's strategy for attacking Yorktown?
(a) Send French troops in on one side and Continental troops in on the other side.
(b) Dig trenches and attack it with cannons.
(c) Send an ambush of sharp-shooters.
(d) Attack in the dead of night.

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

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

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

5. Why was Isabel starting to favor the Patriot cause while working at the army camp?
(a) Because she knew there were some good-hearted people on the Patriot side.
(b) Because she had seen British officers treat black people badly.
(c) Because she realized that the Patriots really were fighting for freedom for all.
(d) Because she had decided she would believe whatever Curzon told her to.

6. In Chapter XXIX, what did Ruth think that Isabel was planning to do to her?
(a) Hurt her.
(b) Leave her alone in the woods.
(c) Send her back to Riverbend.
(d) Send her to live with Aberdeen.

7. How did Curzon know Ebeneezer Woodruff?
(a) They worked together as blacksmiths.
(b) Ebeneezer was Curzon's former master.
(c) They had worked on a plantation together.
(d) They had fought together years before.

8. How did Isabel convince Ruth to leave the laundry?
(a) Isabel told Ruth that they were going to get mutton pie and cider.
(b) Isabel told Ruth that Thomas Boon had run away and they needed to find him.
(c) Isabel told Ruth that bad men like Prentiss were coming.
(d) Isabel told Ruth that they were going to meet Walter and Serafina.

9. What confused Isabel the morning that the army moved out of Williamsburg?
(a) Neither Widow Hallahan, nor Kate, nor Elspeth were at the laundry.
(b) Aberdeen did not come to pick up Ruth.
(c) Kate and Elspeth came earlier than usual.
(d) Mister Hallahan was at the laundry.

10. Why did Curzon sign Isabel up as his wife when he enlisted in the army?
(a) He signed her up on accident.
(b) Because he thought it would help keep her safe.
(c) Because he loved her and could not bear the thought of separating for her.
(d) Because he wanted to show her that the Continental army treated black people well.

11. In WIlliamsburg, who was Ruth friendly with?
(a) Only the animals.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Only people she knew well.
(d) Everyone but Isabel.

12. Why was Isabel excited to hear Ruth's story about racing crabs?
(a) Because Ruth did not usually talk to her.
(b) Because she thought it was an interesting story.
(c) Because she liked to eat crabs.
(d) Because she thought they could win money on racing crabs.

13. Why could Aberdeen not convince Ruth to run away with him?
(a) She did not want to marry him.
(b) She did not understand what he was asking of her.
(c) She refused to leave without Isabel.
(d) She was afraid of returning to the woods.

14. When did General Washington decide it was time to fight?
(a) August 23, 1781.
(b) September 9, 1781.
(c) September 27, 1781.
(d) October 19, 1781.

15. Who did Ruth think they were looking for in the crowd of soldiers in Chapter XXVII?
(a) Kate and Elspeth.
(b) Curzon.
(c) Ebeneezer.
(d) Aberdeen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabel and Ruth bury the bodies they found in the woods?

2. How many soldiers did Isabel and Ruth have to care for in Curzon's company?

3. When General Washington arrived, how many soldiers were in Williamsburg?

4. Why did Isabel decided not to linger in the French camp?

5. Why did Ebeneezer initially tell Isabel that he could not hire her and Ruth to work for his company?

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