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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. Why did Curzon support the Patriot cause?
(a) Because the Patriots had promised him his freedom.
(b) Because the Patriots did not believe in slavery.
(c) Because he did not want to pay British taxes.
(d) Because he believed the Patriots were fighting for freedom.

2. 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 had decided she would believe whatever Curzon told her to.
(d) Because she realized that the Patriots really were fighting for freedom for all.

3. Why did Isabel tell Ruth that she had ruined everything?
(a) Because Ruth ran away and Isabel had been worried.
(b) Because she thought Ruth burned their free papers.
(c) Because she thought Ruth disturbed the seeds she had been saving.
(d) Because she thought Ruth let someone in who burned their free papers.

4. Which of the following did Ruth do when she was nervous?
(a) Paced in circles.
(b) Talked to herself.
(c) Bit her fingernails.
(d) Wrapped her arms around herself and rocked back and forth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter XXXIV, why did Curzon take Isabel for a walk?

2. What did the British deserter in the woods say that he had been ordered to do?

3. What are lobsterbacks?

4. What is a "confab"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Missus Serafina's advice help Isabel mend her relationship with Ruth?

2. Why was Isabel cheered by Kate and Elspeth's frustration at the extra work they had to do after the storm?

3. Why did Isabel decide that she and Ruth could not travel with the women of the army?

4. What did Isabel mean when she said, "I am my own army" (126)?

5. Why did Isabel tell Widow Hallahan that Ruth had been shoveling donkey dung?

6. Why did Mister Hallahan not pay Isabel for her work in the tavern?

7. How did Isabel's narration during her fake kiss with Curzon indicate that she may have had romantic feelings towards him?

8. Why did Isabel believe it was foolish for Curzon to support the Patriots?

9. How did Isabel's feelings towards Aberdeen change by the time she encountered him hiding in the bushes?

10. Why was the British soldier in the woods deserting his army?

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