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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 is significant about the day the novel opens?
(a) It is Christmas.
(b) It is the funeral of a slave named Isabel.
(c) It is the wedding of Mary Finch's niece.
(d) It is Miss Mary Finch's funeral.

2. Who are Isabel and Ruth?
(a) Cousins who are at Mary Finch's funeral.
(b) Two daughters of the local inn keeper.
(c) The slaves of Mary Finch.
(d) Mary Finch's nieces.

3. Why is Ruth crying one afternoon?
(a) Because she wants Isabel around more.
(b) Because she is sick.
(c) Because she is hungry.
(d) Because of the way Madam Lockton treats her.

4. Who does Becky say nearly died?
(a) The Lockton's youngest daughter.
(b) A female slave that Mrs. Lockton beat.
(c) Becky.
(d) The Lockton's oldest son.

5. From what illness does Ruth suffer?
(a) Bad heart.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Epilepsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Isabel run to visit?

2. What does Curzon promise Isabel?

3. What does Isabel vow when she sees Ruth crying?

4. What war seems to be brewing?

5. Who does Isabel ask for guidance?

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