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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Madam Lockton send Isabel?
(a) To the water hole.
(b) To the bakery.
(c) To a solicitor's office.
(d) To fetch her father.

3. What does Curzon explain about Master Lockton?
(a) He is suspected of harboring fugitive slaves.
(b) He is suspected of smuggling slaves into New York.
(c) He is suspected of supplying weapons to Indians.
(d) He is suspected of supporting loyalists.

4. Where does Becky obtain most of her gossipy news?
(a) She is staunchly opposed to listening to gossip.
(b) The market.
(c) From overhearing the Locktons talking after dinner.
(d) From the men she flirts with.

5. What does Isabel have to decide after talking to Curzon?
(a) If Curzon is telling them the truth.
(b) If the reward Curzon offers her is worth the risk.
(c) If she can protect her sister or if they have to flee immediately.
(d) If Curzon is speaking on behalf of Mr. Bellingham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Lockton's social standing?

2. To what has Madam Lockton taken a particular liking?

3. Why is Isabel punished by Madam Lockton?

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

5. Who pleads for the girls' welfare?

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