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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 the funeral of a slave named Isabel.
(b) It is the wedding of Mary Finch's niece.
(c) It is Christmas.
(d) It is Miss Mary Finch's funeral.

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

3. How does Mrs. Lockton dress Ruth?
(a) In soldier uniforms.
(b) In elaborate costumes of all sorts.
(c) Like a monkey.
(d) She makes her run around with no clothing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Isabel?

2. What does Isabel naively believe when she talks to Curzon late at night?

3. Where does Robert lead Isabel and Ruth?

4. What astounds Isabel about what she hears from Lockton's guests?

5. Where is the opening of the novel set?

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