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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. For what does one member of the conspiracy at Lockton's request Lockton's money?
(a) To hire an assassin.
(b) To create some phamplets to disseminate Loyalist ideas.
(c) To train some spies.
(d) To hire mercenaries.

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

3. How does Becky say is the best way to stay safe?
(a) Be seen and not heard.
(b) Try to anticipate Mrs. Lockton's needs ahead of time.
(c) Stay away from the Locktons as much as possible.
(d) Compliment Mrs. Lockton as often as possible.

4. For what do the Loyalists want money?
(a) To buy weapons.
(b) To hire riot mongers.
(c) To hire assassins.
(d) To bribe farmers.

5. Where does Isabel go after the Locktons are asleep?
(a) Nowhere; she knows it's not yet time to do anything.
(b) To talk to her sister Ruth about escaping.
(c) To the study to find evidence to turn over to Bellingham.
(d) To the house where Curzon lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Isabel ask for guidance?

2. What does Curzon explain about Master Lockton?

3. What do the Loyalists think would be a consequence of the assassination?

4. What does Madam Lockton blame when Mr. Lockton fights with her for packing her bags?

5. Who are the Locktons?

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