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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of the novel, where did Isabel think her sister Ruth was?
(a) In Charleston.
(b) In Yorktown.
(c) In Riverbend.
(d) In Rhode Island.

2. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?
(a) With a hatchet.
(b) By stomping on it.
(c) With a gun.
(d) With a rock.

3. How did Isabel know that Ruth was afraid of Prentiss?
(a) Because Ruth whispered, "Please go away."
(b) Because Ruth began shaking when Prentiss entered the barn.
(c) Because Ruth grabbed Aberdeen in fear.
(d) Because Ruth began crying when Prentiss entered the barn.

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

5. Which of the following is Curzon overly afraid of?
(a) Spiders.
(b) Alligators.
(c) Snakes.
(d) The dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Isabel find suspicious when they first arrived in Riverbend?

2. According to Aberdeen, who or what was the first friend that Ruth made at Riverbend?

3. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?

4. Why were Serafina and Walter not trying to escape?

5. Curzon left his fellow travelers when Ruth was sick; when he returned, what did he bring with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Isabel arrived at Riverbend, what had changed about Ruth since the last time she saw her?

2. What kind of stories did Isabel tell Ruth while she was sleeping?

3. Why did Isabel and Curzon need to hide from the British soldiers?

4. Why did Isabel want people who saw her and Ruth wandering around town to think they were slaves?

5. Why did Isabel cry when talking to Serafina?

6. After Ruth had a fit, in what ways did it become obvious to her companions that she was very sick?

7. Why did Serafina think Ruth should leave with Isabel?

8. How did Curzon help ease tensions upon their arrival at Riverbend?

9. What did Isabel believe was the worst thing that slave owners did to slaves?

10. What is the narrative point of view of Ashes?

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