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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. Who is Curzon?
(a) A young man who is enamored of Madam Lockton's daughter.
(b) One of the soldiers who is searching the ship's hold.
(c) A slave boy who offers to show Isabel the way to the water hole.
(d) A slave boy who offers to show Isabel the way to the bakery.

2. What does Curzon promise Isabel?
(a) The other slaves will protect Isabel and Ruth.
(b) People are already trying to win her and Ruth's freedom.
(c) To help her and Ruth escape if they will spy on the Locktons.
(d) He will watch after Isabel and Ruth and keep them safe.

3. What is Mrs. Lockton's tendency towards her slaves?
(a) To be very fair.
(b) To pay them for their work.
(c) To beat them.
(d) To try to win their loyalty with kindness.

4. What does Isabel try to do in the meeting?
(a) Write down what's being said.
(b) Charm the attendees.
(c) Blend in with the furniture.
(d) Get Mr. Lockton's attention.

5. What does Becky tell Isabel?
(a) That Mrs. Lockton has a reputation of kindness.
(b) That Mr. Lockton might try to take advantage of Isabel at night.
(c) That the best times to buy bakery items is early morning.
(d) That she needs to listen carefully to Madam Lockton.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Lockton dress Ruth?

2. Who does Isabel ask for guidance?

3. How does Madam Lockton say she hit her head?

4. Where does Robert lead Isabel and Ruth?

5. What do the New York couple who are in town for business do?

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