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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters XI - XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Isabel punished by Madam Lockton?
(a) For taking too long at the watering hole.
(b) For trying to protect Ruth.
(c) For talking to Curzon.
(d) For giggling at the harbor.

2. Who is Becky Berry?
(a) The head maid of the Lockton house.
(b) The baker's daughter.
(c) A slave belonging to the Bellinghams.
(d) The tailor's slave.

3. What happens immediately after the meeting of the Loyalists conspirators?
(a) Mr. Lockton goes to arrange passage on a ship back to England.
(b) Ruth has a seizure.
(c) Madam Lockton decides to sell Isabel.
(d) Madam Locton is ill.

4. What does Mr. Lockton tell Isabel to do when he is entertaining some friends?
(a) Clean all the cloaks of the guests.
(b) Keep Ruth out of the way.
(c) Entertain the children of his guests.
(d) Serve them food and drink.

5. What does Isabel learn was in Madam Lockton's underwear chest?
(a) A number of letters of correspondence between the Locktons and powerful political figures in England.
(b) Paper currency for financing the Loyalist cause.
(c) A letter from King George.
(d) Authorization for money from the royal treasury to purchase weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madam Lockton convince the soldiers to do?

2. Where does Isabel hope the soldiers will search?

3. What help does Isabel ask of the pastor?

4. Where is the opening of the novel set?

5. What does Isabel whisper outside the window at Bellingham's home?

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